, July 9 -- Bangladesh's capital market closed the week on a positive note on Thursday, with key indices of both Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) posting gains alongside a sharp increase in trading turnover.

At the DSE, the benchmark DSEX index advanced 33 points at the close of trading. The Shariah-based DSES index gained two points, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose eight points.

Market breadth remained positive, with share prices of 214 listed companies advancing, 116 declining and 62 remaining unchanged.

Total turnover on the premier bourse climbed to Tk 1,428 crore, up from Tk 1,156 crore recorded in the previous trading session.

Desh General Insurance Company Limited emerged as the day's top gaine...