Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)–Bangladesh’s stocks kept their upward movement after two hours of trading on Wednesday as investors were on buying mood.
After first two hours of day’s trading, DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, went up by 60.36 points or 1.33 percent to reach at 4,574.34 points, when the report was filed at 12:30pm.
The DS30 index, comprising blue chips gained 29.84 points or 1.72 percent to stand at 1,768.32 points.
The DSE Shariah Index (DSES) advanced 15.06 points or 1.37 percent to stand at 1,109.98 points.
DSE turnover stands at BDT 2.63 billion when the report was filed at 12:30pm.
Of the issues traded till then, 210 advanced, 55 declined and 34 issues remained unchanged.
United Airways was remained the most traded stocks with shares worth BDT 196 million changing hands followed by Beximco, Heidelberg Cement, GP and United Power.
The port city bourse – the CSE also saw upward trend after two hours with its Selective Category Index – CSCX – gained 91.09 points to stand at 8,550.07 points, also at 12:30pm.
Of the issues traded till then, 125 gained, 36 declined and 28 issues remained unchanged with a turnover value of BDT 210 million.
BBN/BB/ANS