Stocks extend losses for second day -

The country's stock markets extended losses for a second day on Wednesday as key indices and overall turnover declined both in Dhaka and Chattogram.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) opened higher but the momentum could not sustain as indices fell gradually throughout the session, reports UNB.

At the end of the day's trade, the benchmark DSEX index shed 31 points to close at 5,379.

Among other indices, the Shariah-based DSES lost 11 points while the blue-chip DS30 dropped 18 points.

Out of the 398 issues traded, 223 stocks fell, 124 gained and 51 others remained flat.

In category-wise performance, most issues declined across A, B and Z categories.

The turnover on the DSE stood at Tk 9.53 billion, down from Tk 10.37 billion in the previous session.

Information Services Network Limited topped the gainer's list with a 10 per cent rise while Standard Ceramic Industries Limited lost over 7 per cent to end at the bottom.

The indices of the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended lower, with its overall index losing 75 points.

Out of 228 issues traded, 109 declined, 90 advanced and 29 remained unchanged.

The turnover in the port city bourse halved compared to the previous session, coming down to Tk 90 million from Tk 180 million.