Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Indices at both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges edged up in the first hour of trading on Tuesday, with most companies witnessing price gains.

The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) advanced by 21 points, while the Shariah-based DSES and the blue-chip DS-30 indices rose by 6 points each.

Out of 315 issues traded during the first hour, prices of 225 advanced, 28 declined, and 62 remained unchanged.

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The DSE recorded a turnover of over Tk 65 crore during the period.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw a modest rise, with its broad index gaining 1 point.

Of the 22 issues traded, 14 gained, 6 declined, and 2 remained unchanged, ...