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

The DSEX, the benchmark index of the premier bourse in Bangladesh, lost 1 point, or 0.02 per cent, to 6,300 at 11:40 am.

Turnover stood at Tk 179 crore.

Of the securities, 70 advanced, 92 declined and 142 remained unchanged.

The Caspi, the all-share price index of the Chittagong Stock Exchange, added 6 points, or 0.03 per cent, to 18,624.

Of the issues, 38 rose, 32 retreated, and 47 saw no price movement.

Turnover of the port city bourse stood at Tk 7.3 crore at 11:45 am.