, Nov. 30 -- The country's bourses saw a positive start on Sunday (November 30) as key indices in both Dhaka and Chattogram moved up during the first hour of trading, with most companies posting gains.

At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index rose by 3 points in early trading.

While the Shariah-based DSES index remained unchanged, the blue-chip DS30 index slipped by 1 point.

During the opening hour, prices increased for 162 issues, fell for 137, and remained unchanged for 67.

The turnover crossed Tk 240 crore at the DSE.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also opened higher, with its overall index gaining 33 points.

Of the 103 companies traded, 46 advanced, 45 declined, and 12 remained unchanged.

The turnover at...