Stocks rebound in early trading

Indices on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose in the morning session today, rebounding from the three-day losing streak.

The DSE is open today as part of the government's directive to keep offices open on Saturdays, May 17 and May 24, before the Eid vacation.

The DSE confirmed the schedule change through a disclosure published on its website on May 12.

The DSEX, the benchmark index of the premier bourse, gained 15.93 points, or 0.33 percent, to 4,796.95 as of 11:32 am.

The Shariah-compliant DSES index went up by 0.45 percent to 1,043.60, while the DS30, which represents blue-chip stocks, slipped slightly by 0.02 percent to 1,769.81.

Turnover, a key indicator of market activity, stood at Tk 78.25 crore during the session.

Of the 395 issues traded, 232 advanced, 69 declined, and 75 remained unchanged, indicating positive investor activity.

Sonargaon Textiles posted the highest gain, rising more than 9 percent, while Aziz Pipes registered the biggest loss, dropping 5 percent.