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Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets posted gains for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, though trading volumes diverged between the two bourses.

At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX advanced 34 points, while the Shariah-based DSES added 7 points. The blue-chip DS30 index remained flat, according to a UNB report.

Turnover at the DSE eased to Tk 6.74 billion from Tk 7.06 billion in the previous session — the lowest in a month. Of 400 issues traded, 221 gained, 103 lost, and 76 were unchanged. Prices of most A- and B-category companies edged up, while Z-category shares of weaker firms mostly declined: 36 dropped, 31 advanced, and 29 were flat.

In the block market, 28 companies logged trades worth Tk 210 million, led by Prime Bank at Tk 59.8 million. Crown Cement topped the gainers with a rise of more than 9%, while People’s Leasing and Financial Services slumped over 8%, ending at the bottom.

At the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), the broad index climbed 66 points. Among 191 companies, 92 advanced, 67 declined, and 32 were unchanged. Turnover rose to Tk 110 million from Tk 80 million a day earlier. Crown Cement again led the rally with a 9% jump, while Dhaka Electric Supply Company (Desco) plunged over 9% to finish last.