Dhaka stocks edge lower in early trade as mixed sentiment weighs

Shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) declined in early trade today, extending their losing streak for the second consecutive session.

The DSEX, the main gauge of the premier bourse, declined slightly by 3.58 points, or 0.06 percent, to 5,420.06 by 11:44 am, according to DSE data.

Sentiment was mixed, with the Shariah-compliant DSES rising and the blue-chip DS30 indices edging lower.

Turnover, a key measure of investor participation, stood at Tk 326.37 crore at the time.

Market breadth was largely mixed, with 151 issues advancing against 151 declining, while 90 remained unchanged.

Global Islami Bank surged 10 percent to top the gainers' list, while ICB Islamic Bank shed 7.41 percent, marking the biggest fall of the session so far.