Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- After gaining for two consecutive sessions, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) slipped into the red as its key index and most share prices fell.

At the close of today's trading, the benchmark DSEX index slipped 6 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index declined by 5 points.

The Shariah-based DSES, however, remained almost flat.

Out of 397 issues traded on the DSE, prices of 137 advanced, 215 declined, and 45 remained unchanged.

Most companies in A, B and Z categories saw their prices drop. In the A category, which usually provides the highest dividend, out of 218 issues traded, 66 advanced, 124 declined and 28 remained unchanged.

Shares worth over Tk 1,200 crore changed hands on the DSE, up from more than Tk 1,100 crore in t...