Stocks witnessing gain

DHAKA: Trading on the country’s two bourses is underway showing positive in share-price indices on Sunday.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) general index rose over 59 points to stand at 4,315 at 11:16 am on the first day trading of the week.

Trade deals stood at 18,257 with transaction at Tk 916 million. Of the issues traded, 140 advanced, 27 declined and 12 remained unchanged.

UNIQUEHRL topped the turnover list with shares worth Tk 158 million having changed hands during the time.

Chittagong stocks also followed the suit, with the CSE Selective Categories Index climbing up to 8,241by gaining over 74 points at 11: 20 am.

Out of the issues traded, 63 gained, 12 declined and 3 remained unchanged.

BDST: 1121 HRS, AUG 26, 2012
Edited by: Maria Salam, Asst Output Editor/ SM Salahuddin, Output Editor