, March 10 -- Indices posted a strong rebound for the second consecutive day at the country's stock markets on Tuesday, with major indices rose at both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses, and most listed companies recorded price gains.

At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index advanced by 148 points. The Shariah-based DSES index gained 23 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose 62 points.

Most stocks closed higher: prices of 339 companies increased, compared with declines in 13 issues, while 37 remained unchanged.

Turnover also improved significantly. Shares and units worth nearly Tk 600 crore traded during the session, up from Tk 416 crore in the previous trading day.

In the block market, shares of 31 companies wo...