Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw upward trend in early hours of trading on Tuesday, the third session of the week.
DSEX, the prime index of the DSE went up by 62.94 points or 1.22 percent to reach at 5,207.44 points after first 30 minutes of trade when the report was filed at 11am.
The DS30 index, comprising blue chips gained 23.69 points or 1.22 percent to reach at 1,956.96 points. The DSE Shariah Index (DSES) advanced 17.65 points or 1.46 percent to stand at 1,224.97 points.
DSE turnover stands at BDT 756 million when the report was filed at 11am.
Of the issues traded till then, 183 advanced, 14 declined and 19 issues remain unchanged.
Saif Powertec was the most traded stocks with shares worth BDT 85 million changing hands till then followed by KPCL, MJL BD, FAR Chemicals, and RAK Ceramic.
The port city bourse – the CSE also saw upward trend in early hour with its Selective Category Index -- CSCX – gained 43.60 points to stand at 9,721.60 points, also at 11am.
Of the issues traded till then, 54 gained, 15 declined and 4 remained unchanged with a turnover value of BDT 48.38 million.
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