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 opening hours on Thursday (January 5), the fifth and final trading session of the week.

DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), gained over 33.80 points or 0.65 percent to stand at 5190.40 points at 12:41 pm.

Trade deals stood at 111,171 with a transaction over Tk 7193.20 million. Of the issues traded, 175 advanced, 107 declined and 40 remained unchanged.

Bangladesh Export Import Company Ltd. topped the turnover list with shares worth Tk 418.89 million having changed hands till then.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also followed the suit, as CSCX, the prime index of the port city bourse, acquired over 55.83 points to stand at 9641.68 points till 12:39 pm.

Of the issues traded in the port city share market, 108 gained, 90 declined and 25 remained unchanged. The total value of exchange was over Tk 377.23 million till filing the report.

BDST: 1246 HRS, JAN 05, 2017
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