Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)-The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw positive trend in early hours of trading on Wednesday amid volatility.
DSEX, the prime index of the DSE went up by 15.10 points or 0.32 per cent to stand at 4,687.74 points after first 30 minutes of trade at 11am.
DSE Shariah Index (DSES) advanced 7.17 points or 0.70 per cent to stands at 1,018.88 points. The DS30 index, comprising blue chips gained 3.48 points or 0.20 per cent to reach at 1,684.71 points.
The DSE turnover stands at BDT 625 million when the report was filed at 11am. Of the issues traded till then, 136 advanced, 29 declined and 43 remained unchanged.
The port city bourse – the CSE also witnessed positive trend amid volatility with its Selective Category Index --- CSCX gained 5.72 points or 0.05 per cent to stand at 9,142.49 points, also at 11am.
Of the issues traded till then, 46 gained, 26 declined and 13 remained unchanged with a turnover value of BDT 53.53 million.
BBN/SSR/AD-12Mar14-11:12 am (BST)