Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)-The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw upward trend in early hours of trading on Sunday, the opening day of the week.
DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, went up by 19.97 points or 0.43 percent to stand at 4,567.03 points after first 30 minutes of trade when the report was filed at 11:00am.
The DS30 index, comprising blue chips gained 7.90 points or 0.45 percent to reach at 1,734.33 points.
The DSE Shariah Index (DSES) advanced by 2.37 points or 0.22 percent to stands at 1,064.09 points.
DSE turnover stands at BDT 1.06 billion when the report was filed.
Of the issues traded till then, 123 advanced, 37 declined and 32 issues remain unchanged.
Beximco Limited was the most traded stocks with shares worth BDT 143.34 million changing hands till then followed by BSRM Steels, KPPL, MJL BD and Central Pharma.
The port city bourse – the CSE – also saw positive trend in early hour with its Selective Category Index – CSCX – gained 35.57 points to stand at 8,594.98 points, also at 11:00am.
Of the issues traded till then, 39 gained, 18 declined and 13 remained unchanged with a turnover value of BDT 61.03 million.
BBN/BB/AS-24Aug14-11:20am (BST)