, Sept. 15 -- The stock markets in Dhaka and Chattogram struggled to gain momentum on Monday, as turnover and most company prices slipped despite an upturn in key indices.

At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index gained 6 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index advanced 5 points.

The Shariah-based DSES index, however, remained unchanged.

Out of 402 issues traded, prices fell for 199 companies, rose for 117, and remained unchanged for 86.

In all three categories - A, B, and Z - most issues ended lower. Notably, among the highest dividend-paying A-category firms, prices dropped for 109 companies against gains by 72, while 43 remained unchanged.

At the block market, shares of 30 companies worth Tk 43 crore changed hand...