DHAKA, Aug 9, 2026 (BSS) -Stocks today extended its losing streak for a second consecutive session as investors remained cautious amid the absence of strong catalysts to sustain positive momentum.

The DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), fell 38.6 points to close at 5,822, down from 5,861 in the previous trading session.

The market came under persistent selling pressure from the opening bell as broad-based profit-taking, which began in the previous session, continued. 

At the same time, investors shifted their focus towards small-cap and momentum-driven stocks.

Market turnover also declined significantly, falling 16 percent to Taka 9.6 billion from Taka 11.5 billion in the previous session, indicating weaker trading activity.

Among the sectors, Textile stocks dominated the day's turnover, accounting for 21.7 percent of the total, followed by General Insurance with 16.1 percent and Engineering with 9.7 percent.

Most sectors ended the session in negative territory. Mutual Fund stocks recorded the highest correction, declining 3.4 percent, followed by Financial Institutions at 1.9 percent and IT at 1.7 percent.

However, a few sectors bucked the downward trend. Paper stocks posted the highest gain of 1.0 percent, while Miscellaneous and Jute sectors advanced 0.4 percent and 0.2 percent, respectively.

Of the 396 issues traded on the DSE, 77 advanced, 284 declined and 34 remained unchanged.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also closed lower. Its Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) declined by 59.3 points while the All Share Price Index (CASPI) fell 107.0 points.