Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)-The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw upward trend in early hours of trading on Thursday, the last trading session of the week.
DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, went up by 34.86 points or 0.74 percent to stand at 4,698.00 points after first 30 minutes of trade when the report was filed at 11.05am.
The DS30 index, comprising blue chips gained 14.89 points or 0.83 percent to reach at 1,792.15 points.
The DSE Shariah Index (DSES) gained 10.15 points or 0.92 percent to stands at 1,106.14 points.
DSE turnover stands at BDT 1.23 billion when the report was filed.
Of the issues traded till then, 152 advanced, 26 declined and 30 issues remain unchanged.
MJL BD was the most traded stocks with shares worth BDT 260 million changing hands till then followed by ACI Formulations, Beximco, Renata and Central Pharma.
The port city bourse – the CSE also saw upward trend in early hour with its Selective Category Index – CSCX – gained 40.85 points to stand at 8,790.30 points, also at 11am.
Of the issues traded till then, 51 gained, 32 declined and 13 remained unchanged with a turnover value of BDT 58 million.
BBN/BB/AS-11Sept14-11:20am (BST)