The indices of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose in the morning trade today.

The DSEX, the benchmark index of the premier bourse in Bangladesh, gained 16 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 6,327 at 11:28 am.

Turnover stood at Tk 228 crore.

Of the securities, 135 advanced, 36 declined and 152 remained unchanged.

The Caspi, the all-share price index of the Chittagong Stock Exchange, added 17 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 18,645.

Of the issues, 49 rose, 21 retreated, and 32 saw no price movement.

Turnover of the port city bourse stood at Tk 5.6 crore at 11:30 am.