DHAKA: Both two bourses of the country witnessed positive trends in share-price indices on Tuesday, the third trading session of the week.

DSEX, the key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, rose over 10.25 point or 0.23 percent to stand at 4453.89 at the end of day’s trading.

Trade deals stood at 83,781 with transaction at Tk 3,062.59 million. Of the issues traded, 181 advanced, 94 declined and 40 remained unchanged.

LANKABAFIN topped the turnover list with shares worth Tk 195.82 million having changed hands.

The other turnover leaders were BSRMLTD, UPGDCL, CMCKAMAL, SUMITPOWER, Orion Pharma, Quasem Drycell Beximco pharma, Aman Feed and IFAD Autos.

Chittagong stocks followed the suit, with the CSE Selective Categories Index climbing up to 8336.85 by gaining over 31.01 points.

Out of the issues traded, 141 gained, 68 declined and 32 remained unchanged. The total amount of turnover was over Tk 222.10 million.

BDST: 1525 HRS, MAR 08, 2016
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** Stocks witness inflation Tuesday