Stocks rally for third day

Stocks gained in morning trade today, extending their positive run for the third consecutive day.

The DSEX, the benchmark index of the premier bourse, gained 20.45  points, or 0.42 percent, to 4,821.77 as of 12:10 pm.

The Shariah-compliant DSES index increased 0.55 percent to 1,056.12, while the DS30, which represents blue-chip stocks, was up 0.33 percent to 1,787.58.

Turnover, a key indicator of market activity, stood at Tk 117.44 crore during the session.

Of the issues traded, 211 advanced, 75 declined, and 97 remained unchanged.

National Tea Company posted the highest gain, rising 9 percent, while United Finance registered the biggest loss, dropping 5 percent.