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Stock indices edge up at DSE, CSE in early trading
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Stocks at both Dhaka and Chattogram bourses edged higher in the early hours of Wednesday’s trading, supported by gains in a majority of company shares.
At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX advanced 8 points within the first hour of trade.
The Shariah-based index DSES added 2 points, while the blue-chip index DS30 remained almost flat.
Out of the traded issues, prices increased for 162 companies, declined for 149 and remained unchanged for 81.
The turnover at the DSE exceeded Tk 400 crore during the opening hour.
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also mirrored the upward trend as its overall index gained 44 points.
Of the 139 issues traded, 56 advanced, 62 declined and 21 remained unchanged.
The turnover at the CSE stood at around Tk 3 crore in the same period. - UNB