Stocks down in early trading

Indices on the Dhaka Stock Exchange declined in the morning trade today, extending their losses for the second consecutive day.

The DSEX, the benchmark index of the premier bourse, lost 3.18 points, or 0.06 percent, to 4,787.90 as of 11:48 am.

The Shariah-compliant DSES index declined 0.05 percent to 1,045.61, while the DS30, which represents blue-chip stocks, slumped 0.29 percent to 1,775.04.

Turnover, a key indicator of market activity, stood at Tk 111.49 crore during the session.

Of the issues traded, 148 advanced, 152 declined, and 82 remained unchanged.

Sonargaon Textiles posted the highest gain, rising more than 9 percent, while  Midland Bank registered the biggest loss, dropping 6 percent.