After gaining for two consecutive sessions, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) slipped into the red as its key index and most share prices fell.

At the close of today’s trading, the benchmark DSEX index slipped 6 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index declined by 5 points.

The Shariah-based DSES, however, remained almost flat.

Out of 397 issues traded on the DSE, prices of 137 advanced, 215 declined, and 45 remained unchanged.

Most companies in A, B and Z categories saw their prices drop. In the A category, which usually provides the highest dividend, out of 218 issues traded, 66 advanced, 124 declined and 28 remained unchanged.

Shares worth over Tk 1,200 crore changed hands on the DSE, up from more than Tk 1,100 crore in the previous session.

In the block market, 43 companies saw shares worth Tk 19 crore traded, with Central Insurance accounting for the highest -- Tk 3 crore.

Energpac Power Generation PLC topped the gainers’ list on the DSE with a 10 percent rise, while FAS Finance and Investment Ltd. was the day’s worst loser, dropping 10 percent.

Meanwhile, Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) ended higher with its overall index advancing by 15 points.

Of the 242 issues traded, 117 advanced, 97 declined and 28 remained unchanged.

Turnover, however, fell sharply at the port city bourse to Tk 15 crore from Tk 50 crore in the previous session.

Like Dhaka, Energypac Power Generation PLC was the top gainer on the CSE with a 10 percent rise, while Prime Insurance Company Ltd. ended as the worst loser, shedding over 9 percent.