Market breadth remained negative, with 229 issues declining, 96 advancing, and 61 remaining unchanged.
TBS Report
17 October, 2026, 02:45 pm
Last modified: 17 October, 2026, 02:51 pm
Turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) today (17 October) fell to its lowest level in more than nine months as trading activity weakened.
The day's turnover dropped 36% to Tk317 crore from the previous session, marking the lowest level since 29 December 2025.
Meanwhile, the benchmark DSEX index fell 0.35% to close at 5,433 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index dropped 0.29% to settle at 2,090 points.
Market breadth remained negative, with 229 issues declining, 96 advancing, and 61 remaining unchanged.
Most sectors posted negative returns, with mutual funds and jute recording the steepest corrections. Insurance and fuel and power were among the sectors that posted positive returns.
Evince Textile was the day's most traded stock, followed by Saiham Textile, Matin Spinning, and Sonali Aansh.
Bangladesh Building Systems topped the gainers' list, while Apex Footwear was the biggest loser.