DHAKA: The two bourses of the country – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – are witnessing gain in share price indices in the early hours on Wednesday (October 19), the fourth trading session of the week.

DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), gained over 11.61 points or 0.24 percent to stand at 4723.47 points at 12:10 pm.

Trade deals stood at 53,173 with a transaction over Tk 2658.83 million. Of the issues traded, 110 advanced, 146 declined and 57 remained unchanged.

National Bank Ltd. topped the turnover list with shares worth Tk 270.50 million having changed hands till then.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also following the suit, as CSCX, the prime index of the port city bourse, acquired over 8.41 points to stand at 8814.00 points at 12:08 pm.

Of the issues traded in the port city share market, 82 gained, 106 declined and 24 remained unchanged. The total value of exchange was over Tk 128.49 million.

BDST: 1218 HRS, OCT 19, 2016
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