DHAKA: The benchmark indices of the country’s two bourses – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – are witnessing gains in the opening hours on Tuesday (June 28), the third trading session of week.

The key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSEX, rose over 11.32 points and 0.25 percent to stand at 4424.15 at 12:03pm.

Trade deals stood at 30,538 with transaction at Tk 1456.80 million till then.

Of the issues traded, 144 advanced, 96 declined and 58 remained unchanged.

The Keya Cosmetics Limited topped the turnover list with shares worth Tk 113.96 million having changed hands.

Chittagong stocks also followed the trend, as CSCX, the prime index, increased to 8250.18 by gaining over 26.48 points till 12:00pm.

Out of the issues traded, 89 gained, 58 declined and 49 remained unchanged. The total value of exchange was over Tk 70.53 million.

BDST: 1212 HRS, JUN 28, 2016
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