Trading on the country’s stock markets began on a mixed note on Tuesday, the third working day of the week, with indices rising on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) edged lower.

In the first half of the session, the DSE’s benchmark index gained 12 points. The Shariah-based DSES index advanced by 2 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index added 1 point.

Most listed companies on the DSE saw price gains, as share prices of 213 companies rose against declines in 102, while 72 issues remained unchanged.

Total turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 260 crore during the period.

Meanwhile, at the CSE, the overall CASPI index fell by 2 points in the first half of trading.

Despite the index decline, the majority of companies posted gains, with prices of 42 companies rising, 30 falling and 15 remaining unchanged.

Turnover at the port city bourse amounted to Tk 40 million in the first half of the session.