Dhaka stocks rise in early trade

Indices at the Dhaka Stock Exchange opened higher to start the
last trading day of the week on a positive note, extending their gains for the
third day.
The DSEX, the benchmark index of the premier bourse, gained 4.73 points, or
0.08 percent, reaching 5,636.34 by 11:46 am.
The Shariah-based DSES increased 0.16 percent to 1,235.74, while
the blue-chip DS30 index declined 0.05 percent to 2,194.67.
Turnover, a key indicator of investor participation, stood at Tk
596.18
crore during the session.
Market breadth was positive, with 203 issues advancing, 107 declining, and 79
remaining unchanged.
Among individual scrips, Rupali Life Insurance Company topped
the gainers' list, soaring 9 percent, while HRTextile was the biggest loser,
shedding 6 percent.
















