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The key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose in the first hour of trading on the last working day of the week, while the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) saw a marginal decline.
At the DSE, the benchmark DSEX index gained 12 points shortly after trading began, as per a UNB report.
Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES index and the blue-chip DS30 index both advanced by 4.0 points.
Share prices of most companies increased during this period. Of the issues traded, 180 advanced, 95 declined and 90 remained unchanged.
The turnover on the DSE crossed Tk 700 million (70 crore) within the first hour.
Meanwhile, the CSE's overall index dropped by 9.0 points.
Out of 62 issues traded in Chattogram, 31 advanced, 24 declined, and 7 remained unchanged.
The turnover at the CSE exceeded Tk 10 million (1 crore) during the same period.