Dhaka, Jan. 4 -- Bangladesh's stock market started the week on a positive note on Sunday, with key indices advancing on both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses amid improved trading activity.

At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX gained 54 points as buying interest dominated the session from the opening bell.

The Shariah-based DSES remained unchanged, while the blue-chip DS30 index advanced by 18 points.

Most listed securities closed higher, with prices of 204 companies rising against 143 decliners, while 43 issues remained unchanged.

The turnover at the DSE crossed the Tk 500-crore mark after nearly 15 days, reaching Tk 537 crore, up sharply from Tk 368 crore in the previous session.

In the block market, shares worth T...