Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)-The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw upward trend in early hours of trading on Tuesday despite continued political turmoil in the country.
DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, went up by 35.51 points or 0.75 percent to reach at 4,748.08 points after first 30 minutes of trade when this report was filed at 11:00am.
The other two indices also saw positive trend.
The DS30 index, comprising blue chips gained 21.61 points or 0.1.23 percent to reach at 1,771.29 points.
The DSE Shariah Index (DSES) advanced 9.74 points or 0.86 percent to stand at 1,130.20 points.
DSE turnover stands at BDT 327 million when the report was filed.
Of the issues traded till then, 132 advanced, 31 declined and 25 issues remain unchanged.
MJL BD was the most traded stocks with shares worth BDT 29 million changing hands till then followed by Beximco, IFAD Autos, RAK Ceramics and Square Pharma.
The port city bourse – the CSE – also saw positive trend in early hours of trading with its Selective Category Index – CSCX – gained 52.11 points to stand at 8,796.09 points, also at 11:00am.
Of the issues traded till then, 55 gained, 15 declined and 12 remained unchanged with a turnover value of BDT 23 million.
BBN/BB/AD-10Feb15-11:20am (BST)