Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Stocks extended their downward trend for the third consecutive session at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Wednesday, with all major indices closing lower amid a decline in turnover and majority share prices.

On the fourth trading day of the week, the benchmark DSEX shed 51 points. The Shariah-based DSES dropped 11 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index lost 16 points.

Most listed companies ended in the red as 286 issues declined against 82 gainers, while 25 remained unchanged.

Stocks extend losing streak for second day as DSE slips, turnover eases

The turnover also fell, snapping a three-day streak of transactions exceeding Tk 1,200 crore. Total turnover at the DSE declined to Tk 935 crore on the day.

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