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Trading at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) began on a positive note on Thursday, while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) opened lower.
During the first hour, DSE's key index, DSEX, gained 7 points, as per a UNB report.
The Shariah-based DSES also edged up by 2 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index remained unchanged.
Most participating companies at the DSE saw price appreciation: 195 advanced, 108 declined, and 73 remained unchanged.
The turnover in the first half exceeded Tk 1.30 billion.
Meanwhile, the CSE continued its downward trend, with its broad index falling by 6 points.
A total of 27 issues advanced, 50 declined, and 14 remained unchanged.
The turnover at the CSE reached Tk 70 million during the same period.