Publish: 13:13, 23 Feb, 2025

Dhaka stocks begin week on a positive note, Chattogram sees decline

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Dhaka stocks begin week on a positive note, Chattogram sees decline
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The first trading session of the week saw an upward trend in Dhaka's stock market, with all major indices posting gains, but trading in Chattogram started with a decline, reports UNB.

On Sunday, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) observed a rise in its key index, the DSEX, which gained 13 points.

Among the other indices, the Shariah-compliant DSES recorded a marginal increase, while the selective blue-chip index rose by 5 points.

During the first two hours of trading, the share prices of most listed companies surged.

A total of 245 companies saw their stock prices rise, while 87 companies experienced a decline and 56 remained unchanged.

At the beginning of the session, the trading turnover at the DSE surpassed Tk 190 crore.

On the other hand, the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a downturn, with its overall index decreasing by 5 points.

Despite the decline in the index, the share prices of a majority of the listed companies increased.

Out of the 102 companies traded at the CSE, 55 witnessed price appreciation, 29 saw a decline, and 18 remained unchanged.

During the first two hours of trading, the turnover at the CSE exceeded Tk 2 crore.

Bd-Pratidin English/ARK

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