Dhaka, Dec 10 : The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called for 11th round of blockade from December 12 to press for its demands, including elections under a non-party interim government, local media reported.

This record-setting close was fueled by the visit of caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, who marked the launch of a Pak Rs 30 billion Ijara Sukuk, Express Tribune reported. 

The index witnessed an impressive increase of 4,532 points, or 7.3 per cent week-on-week (WoW), settling at 66,223.63. The remarkable surge was attributed to the outstanding performance of major sectors, including banks, fertilisers, and exploration and production (E&P).  Throughout the week, bullish sentiments dominated the trading floor, bolstered by several encouraging factors.

These included anticipation of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board meeting on January 11 for the approval of a $700 million loan tranche, the media outlet reported.