Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- On the second trading day (Monday) of the week, both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets saw an increase in indices.

While turnover in Chattogram rose, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) turnover surpassed Tk 500 crore once again.

On the day, the DSE's main index, DSEX, gained 10 points over the day's trading. The Shariah-based DSES rose by 3 points, while the blue-chip DS-30 advanced by 5 points.

The total turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 544 crore, up from Tk 487 crore the previous day.

Among the 398 companies that traded on the DSE, prices increased for 173, declined for 154, and remained unchanged for 71.

Although most company shares saw a rise in value, within the 'A' category, 75 companies recorded price increases, ...