The primary gauge of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed a substantial downturn on the initial trading session today following the conclusion of a six-day break due to Eid-ul-Fitr and Pahela Baishakh festivities.
The DSEX declined by 85.32 points, or 1.45 percent, settling at 5,778.76 by day's end.
Likewise, the DSES, representing Shariah-compliant companies, dropped 16.28 points, or 1.27 percent, reaching 1,266.02.
The DS30, comprising top-tier stocks, decreased by 17.48 points, or 0.86 percent, closing at 2,014.89.
Trading volume, indicating the shares exchanged, reached Tk 367 crore, marking a 17.19 percent decrease.
Out of the securities traded on the DSE, 32 advanced, 336 declined, while 27 remained unchanged.
