DHAKA, April 5, 2026 (BSS) - Country's both bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange 
(DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), today plunged further as 
investors' perceived concerns over macroeconomic stagnation following the 
government's recent austerity measures further dampened sentiment, keeping 
investors in a state of persistent uncertainty. 

DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (BSS), plummeted 107.5 
points to settle at 5,112 points as against 5,220 points in the previous 
trading session. 

The market witnessed a steep downturn from the opening bell, weighed by 
sustained selling pressure across the majority of scrips, leaving no respite 
for investors.

Meanwhile, market turnover decreased by 18.2 per cent to Taka 5.1 billion 
from Taka 6.3 billion in the previous session. 

On the sectoral front, Pharma (16.9pc) accounted for the highest share of 
turnover, followed by Engineering (13.6pc) and Textile (10.1pc) sectors. All 
the sectors displayed negative returns, Mutual Fund (-4.8pc), Ceramic (-
3.9pc), Jute (-3.7pc) exhibited the most correction returns. 

Of the 397 issues traded, 24 advanced, 351 declined, and 21 remained 
unchanged. 

The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on a negative territory. The 
Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) declined 
by 128.2 points and 228.4 points, respectively.