Bangladesh stock market began the week on a mixed note on Sunday, with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) sliding in early trade while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) posted gains.
During the first half of the session, the benchmark DSEX index of the DSE shed 10 points.
The Shariah-based DSES index fell by 3 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index dropped 10 points.
Most listed companies on the DSE saw their share prices decline, as 176 issues lost value against 141 gainers, while prices of 67 issues remained unchanged.
The turnover on the premier bourse crossed Tk 250 crore in the first half of the day.
In contrast, the CSE witnessed a positive trend, with its overall index CASPI rising by 25 points.
At the port city bourse, prices of 47 companies advanced, while 21 issues declined and 12 remained unchanged.
The trading volume at the CSE exceeded Tk 2 crore during the same period.