The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) index dropped by 52.98 points within the first hour of trading on Sunday, reflecting a downturn in Bangladesh's main capital market. During this initial hour, trading volume reached Tk 71.2 crore. A total of 375 companies participated, with 248 experiencing price declines, 80 showing gains, and 47 remaining unchanged. Read: DSE index hits four-month low amid investor concerns The primary DSE index, DSEX, fell by 52.98 points to stand at 5,061.61. The DSES Shariah index saw a 12.91-point decrease, settling at 1,131.09, while the DS30 index, tracking blue-chip stocks, dropped by 18.40 points to 1,860.77.