Stock indices edge up in first hour at DSE, CSE

DSE, CSE logos

Dhaka, Sept 4 - The country’s two stock exchanges witnessed a rise in the first hour of trading with most company shares advancing.

At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX gained 4 points in the first hour, while the Shariah-based DSES added 3 points.

The blue-chip DS30, however, slipped 2 points.

Of the issues traded, 213 advanced, 107 declined and 69 remained unchanged.

The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 400 crore during the period.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw a modest rise, with its overall index advancing 3 points.

Out of 105 issues traded, prices rose for 51, fell for 45 and remained unchanged for 9.

The turnover at the CSE stood at Tk 2 crore in the first hour. - UNB