Dhaka, June 29 -- Both Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets began the week on Sunday with index gains and a majority of share prices rising, although Chattogram saw a drop in turnover despite the upward trend.

At the end of the day's session, the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) advanced by 6 points. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES gained 2 points, while the DS30 index, which tracks blue-chip companies, shed 3 points.

Out of the 394 companies that traded on the DSE, prices increased for 186, declined for 148 and remained unchanged for 60.

Share prices rose across all three categories - A, B, and Z - with a notable rise in A-category companies that are generally recognised for offering dividends.

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