The key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell slightly in the morning session today.

The DSEX, the benchmark index of the top bourse in Bangladesh, lost 0.5 points, or 0.001 per cent, to 6,262 at 11:30 am.

Turnover stood at Tk 211 crore.

Of the securities, 61 advanced, 91 declined and 137 remained unchanged.

Meanwhile, the Caspi, the all-share price index of the Chittagong Stock Exchange, gained 9.8 points, or 0.05 per cent, to 18,455.

Of the issues, 35 rose, 19 retreated, and 33 saw no price movement.