Shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell in the first half of trading today as investors were jittery about the overall political uncertainty.
The DSEX, the benchmark index of the premier bourse, dropped 87.79 points, or 1.81 percent, to 4,737.54 by 12:36 pm, the biggest fall since October 19 when it declined by 75 points, according to DSE data.
The mood was negative across the board as both the Shariah-compliant DSES and the blue-chip DS30 declined.
Turnover, an indicator of investor activity, reached Tk 217 crore at the time.
Market breadth was negative, with 29 issues advancing against 322 declining, and 28 holding steady.
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