Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)-The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw positive trend in early hours of trading on Wednesday, the fourth trading day of the week.

DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, went up by 31.00 points or 0.68 percent to stand at 4,557.49 points after first 30 minutes of trade when the report was filed at 11:00am.

The DS30 index, comprising blue chips gained 16.05 points or 0.95 percent to reach at 1,704.49 points.

The DSE Shariah Index (DSES) advanced by 10.13 points or 0.96 percent to stands at 1,058.09 points.

DSE turnover stands at BDT 672 million when the report was filed.

Of the issues traded till then, 126 advanced, 27 declined and 35 issues remain unchanged.

Active Fine Chemicals was the most traded stocks with shares worth BDT 70.35 million changing hands till then followed by MJL BD, Hwa Well Textile, Meghna petroleum and GP.

The port city bourse – the CSE – also saw positive trend in early hour with its Selective Category Index – CSCX – gained 32.10 points to stand at 8,598.91 points, also at 11:00am.

Of the issues traded till then, 54 gained, 13 declined and 8 remained unchanged with a turnover value of BDT 29.75 million.

BBN/BB/JF-13Aug14-11:20am (BST)