The stock markets in both Dhaka and Chattogram started the week on a downbeat note, with most share prices declining in early trading on Sunday.
At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index fell by 19 points within the first two hours. The Shariah-based DSES index dropped by 1 point, while the DS30, which tracks blue-chip stocks, declined by 8 points, reports UNB.
A majority of listed companies posted losses. Of the traded securities, 209 declined, 106 advanced, and 78 remained unchanged. Despite the bearish trend, total turnover at the DSE crossed Tk 200 crore during the two-hour window, indicating continued investor participation.
The Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) mirrored the downtrend, with its overall index dropping by 5 points.
Among the 127 companies that traded, 67 declined, 38 advanced, and 22 remained unchanged. Turnover at the CSE exceeded Tk 4 crore, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors across both bourses.
Bd-pratidin English/FNC
