Trading at the country’s stock markets showed a mixed trend in the first half of the second trading day of the week, with indices falling on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) while rising on the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE).
At the DSE, the market opened on a negative note. The benchmark DSEX index shed 7 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index lost 3 points. The Shariah-based DSES index, however, remained unchanged.
Most shares witnessed price declines, as prices of 195 companies fell against 101 gainers, while 90 issues remained unchanged.
The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 210 crore during the first half of the session.
DSE, CSE end week’s first session in red
Meanwhile, the CSE posted gains in early trading. The overall CASPI index rose by 16 points.
The prices of 38 companies advanced against 34 losers, while shares of 21 companies remained unchanged.
During the first half, shares and units worth around Tk 70 lakh were traded on the CSE.