Dhaka, May 21 -- Both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets ended with indices on the rise, accompanied by gains in the majority of listed companies on Wednesday, the fifth trading day of the week.

Trading volume also increased in both the bourses.

At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index DSEX advanced by 6 points. The Shariah-compliant DSES index gained 2 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose by 1 point.

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Of the 399 companies traded, prices increased for most. A total of 227 companies saw gains, while prices fell for 105 and remained unchanged for 67.

Share prices increased across all three categories-A, B and Z. In the A categ...