Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed a rise in the first hour of trading on Monday, as most companies saw their share prices increase, while Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) indices remained almost flat.
On the second working day of the week, DSE’s benchmark index DSEX gained 20 points in the first hour.
The Shariah-based index DSES advanced by 4 points, while the blue-chip index DS30 added 10 points.
Of the issues traded, the prices of 191 companies advanced, 112 declined and 86 remained unchanged.
DSE, CSE start week in red as turnover, prices fall
The turnover at the DSE stood at over Tk 223 crore during the first hour.
Meanwhile, the overall index of CSE showed no significant change in the early trading session.
Out of 74 issues traded, 39 advanced, 25 declined and 10 remained unchanged.
The turnover at the port city bourse stood at Tk 1.5 crore in the first hour.