, Jan. 21 -- Trading at the country's stock markets opened on a positive note on Wednesday, the fourth working day of the week, with key indices of both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) gaining in the first half of the session.

During the first half, the DSE's benchmark index advanced by 8 points. Of the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES remained unchanged, while the blue-chip DS30 index slipped by 2 points.

Most stocks traded higher on the DSE, as prices of 194 companies rose against 100 decliners, while 88 issues remained unchanged.

The total turnover at the premier bourse stood at Tk 230 crore in shares and units.

Meanwhile, on the CSE, the overall CASPI index gained 34 points in the first half...