Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)-The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw sharp rise in early hours of trading on Tuesday, the third trading session of the week.
DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, went up by 52.23 points or 1.06 percent to stand at 4,976.76 points after first 30 minutes of trade when the report was filed at 11:05am.
The DS30 index, comprising blue chips gained 14.44 points or 0.76 percent to reach at 1,903.70 points.
The DSE Shariah Index (DSES) advanced 8.11 points or 0.70 percent to stands at 1,157.70 points.
DSE turnover stands at BDT 1.40 billion when the report was filed.
Of the issues traded till then, 150 advanced, 36 declined and 21 issues remain unchanged.
MJL BD was the most traded stocks with shares worth BDT 186 million changing hands till then followed by Peoples Leasing, United Airways, BSRM Steels and Beximco.
The port city bourse – the CSE – also saw positive trend in early hour with its Selective Category Index – CSCX – gained 72.39 points to stand at 9,352.29 points, also at 11:00am.
Of the issues traded till then, 65 gained, 31 declined and 9 remained unchanged with a turnover value of BDT 82 million.
BBN/BB/SS-23Sept14-11:10am (BST)