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The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed lower on Tuesday, with the key index sinking to its lowest level in nearly five years, as heavy sell-offs in select large-cap stocks continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
The DSEX, the benchmark index of the DSE, dropped by 41.25 points to settle at 4,678.13 — marking its lowest level in 57.5 months. The last time the index dipped below this level was on August 12, 2020, when it stood at 4,633.38.
Market sentiment remained firmly bearish, driven by persistent selling pressure on major stocks, pushing all key indices into the red.
The DS30 Index, which represents blue-chip stocks, lost 17.74 points to close at 1,724.17, while the DSES Index, comprising Shariah-compliant companies, shed 8.88 points to end at 1,024.44.
Turnover, a key gauge of market activity, stood at Tk 2.73 billion — down 3.49 percent from the previous session — reflecting cautious investor participation.
Out of 392 issues traded on the DSE, 83 advanced, 237 declined, and 72 remained unchanged.
BRAC Bank Limited led the turnover chart, with shares worth Tk 110.26 million changing hands. Other active stocks included Square Pharmaceuticals, Beach Hatchery, Baraka Patenga Power Limited, and IFIC Bank PLC.
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also closed lower, with the All Share Price Index (CASPI) falling by 49.94 points to 13,214.25, and the Selective Categories Index (CSCX) dropping 36.04 points to 8,105.
The port city bourse witnessed a turnover of Tk 101.2 million, with 7.6 million shares and mutual fund units traded.