Trading at Bangladesh’s stock markets began on a positive note on Monday, with key indices posting gains at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) in the first half of the session.
At the DSE, the benchmark DSEX advanced by 35 points. The Shariah-based DSES index rose by 10 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index also gained 10 points.
Out of the traded issues, prices of 244 companies increased, while 76 declined and 67 remained unchanged.
The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 400 crore in the first half of the day.
The CSE also witnessed an upward trend, with its overall index CASPI gaining 70 points.
Indices extend gains despite lower turnover at Bangladesh bourses
At the port city bourse, the prices of 67 companies rose against declines in 36, while 23 issues remained unchanged.
The turnover at the CSE stood at over Tk 2.26 crore during the first half of trading.