The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended its losing streak on Tuesday, marking the third consecutive day of decline. The benchmark DSEX index plunged by 57.40 points, closing at 5,242.66 amid mounting sales pressure, bringing the total three-day loss to 112.65 points.
The DSEX was not alone in its downward trajectory. The Shariah-based DSES index fell by 17.5 points to settle at 1,153.93, while the DS30 blue-chip index shed 20.17 points, ending at 1,942.90.
Turnover on the DSE dropped to Tk 514.8 crore on Tuesday, down by Tk 36.5 crore from Monday's Tk 551.3 crore. A total of 16.8 crore shares and mutual fund units changed hands through 181,081 transactions, compared to 17.51 crore shares exchanged in 179,434 transactions the day prior.
Out of the 388 companies traded, 267 saw their share prices decline, while only 76 posted gains. Prices for 45 companies remained unchanged, reflecting subdued investor sentiment.
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) mirrored the overall downtrend but saw marginal fluctuations. The CASPI index edged up slightly, gaining 0.84 points to close at 14,691.05.
A total of 218 companies participated in Tuesday's CSE trading. Prices for 134 companies dropped, 58 advanced, and 26 remained unchanged. Turnover on the CSE, however, showed an uptick, increasing to Tk 11.1 crore from Monday’s Tk 5.33 crore. Trading volume reached 24.21 lakh shares and units, exchanged through 2,580 transactions.