Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)-The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw sharp rise in early hours of trading on Thursday, the last trading session of the week.
DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, went up by 66.67 points or 1.38 perent to stand at 4,865.06 points after first 30 minutes of trade when the report was filed at 11:05am.
The DS30 index, comprising blue chips gained 33.18 points or 1.76 percent to reach at 1,912.48 points.
The DSE Shariah Index (DSES) advanced 15.79 points or 1.38 percent to stands at 1,152.47 points.
DSE turnover stands at BDT 1.89 billion when the report was filed at 11:00am.
Of the issues traded till then, 137 advanced, 41 declined and 33 issues remain unchanged.
BSRM Steels was the most traded stocks with shares worth BDT 191 million changing hands till then followed by MJL BD, Beximco Pharma, Active Fine and Beximco.
The port city bourse – the CSE – also saw sharp rise in early hour with its Selective Category Index – CSCX – gained 90.33 points to stand at 9,024.45 points, also at 11:00am.
Of the issues traded till then, 61 gained, 29 declined and 12 remained unchanged with a turnover value of BDT 122 million.
BBN/BB/AS-18Sept14-11:20am (BST)