Trading on the country’s two major stock exchanges began on a positive note on Tuesday (November 18), with key indices posting significant gains in the first hour.
At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index advanced by 82 points in early trading.
The Shariah-based DSES gained 19 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose by 26 points.
Of the 346 issues traded during the first hour, prices increased for most securities: 346 advanced, 11 declined, and 13 remained unchanged.
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The turnover at the DSE exceeded Tk 240 crore during the period.
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw an upbeat start, with its overall index climbing 85 points.
Among the 106 issues traded, 85 recorded price increases, 12 declined, and 9 remained unchanged.
The turnover at the CSE crossed Tk 5 crore in the first hour of trading.
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