Bangladesh, Oct. 26 -- Stocks closed lower on the first trading day after a five-day Durga Puja holiday, as selling pressure dominated the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) amid investor concerns over corporate earnings, dividend declarations and renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Investor participation remained subdued on Sunday, with few positive catalysts to encourage fresh buying. Rising global energy prices added to concerns over market stability and the broader economic outlook.

The DSEX, the benchmark index of the DSE, ended the day 18.1 points, or 0.3 per cent, lower at 5,433, down from 5,451 in the previous session. The DS30, which tracks blue-chip stocks, also shed 1.7 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 2,102.

The DSE's total mar...