The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed a decline in all its indices during the first hour of trading, whereas the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a slight gain.
But share prices of most companies fell across both markets.
DSE Performance
In the first hour of trading, the DSE’s benchmark index, DSEX, dropped by 11 points. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES declined by 6 points, while the blue-chip DS30 fell by 3 points.
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The DSE recorded a total turnover of Tk 76 crore during this period. Out of the traded stocks, 117 companies saw their share prices increase, while 151 declined, and 99 remained unchanged.
CSE Performance
Conversely, the CSE's overall index rose by 5 points in the first hour of trading.
At the CSE, the share prices of 19 companies increased, while 24 declined, and 6 remained unchanged. The total turnover stood at Tk 55 lakh.
Despite the mixed performance in indices, the broader market sentiment remained cautious as investors assessed market trends.