The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose marginally in the morning session today.

The DSEX, the benchmark index of the premier bourse in Bangladesh, added 6 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 6,373 at 11:45 am.

Turnover stood at Tk 438 crore.

Of the securities, 100 advanced, 89 declined and 159 remained unchanged.

The Caspi, the all-share price index of the Chittagong Stock Exchange, gained 26 points, or 0.13 per cent, to 18,806.

Of the issues, 59 rose, 45 retreated, and 61 saw no price movement.

Turnover of the port city bourse stood at Tk 11.6 crore at 11:50 am.