DSE, CSE open optimistic

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) opened higher on Thursday, the last trading session of the week. DSEX, the prime index of the DSE, went up by 17.43 points or 0.37 per cent to 4,636.94, after first 30 minutes of the trade when the report was filed at 11am. The two other indices also saw positive trend. The DS30 index, comprising blue chips rose 6.32 points or 0.35 per cent to 1,763.48. The DSE Shariah Index (DSES) advanced 4.45 points or 0.39 per cent to stand at 1,119.80. DSE turnover stood at Tk 774 million when the report was filed. Of the issues traded till then, 122 advanced, 45 declined and 43 issues remained unchanged. Khulna Power Company was the most traded stocks till then with shares BDT 57 million changing hands followed by MJL BD, Beximco Pharma, BSRM Steels and KDS Accessories. The port city bourse – the CSE also opened higher with its Selective Category Index -- CSCX – gaining 20.30 points to 8,616.93, also at 11am. Of the issues traded till then, 44 gained, 39 declined and 16 issues remained unchanged with a turnover value of Tk 42 million.
--Shuvo--