On the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the key index, DSEX, advanced by 8 points in the opening hour.
Among other indices, the Shariah-based DSES gained 4 points while the blue-chip DS30 went up by 3 points.
Of the issues traded, the prices of 161 advanced, 135 declined and 99 remained unchanged.
The turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 300 crore during the first hour of trade.
Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw an upward trend as the overall index gained 20 points.
Of the 99 issues traded, 52 advanced, 31 declined and 16 remained unchanged, reports UNB.
The turnover at the CSE stood at Tk 5 crore in the first hour.