Stocks slip into the red

Stocks closed in the red again yesterday following rumours over filing a writ against a Securities and Exchange Commission directive that mandates sponsors and directors to hold 2 percent shares in companies.
The benchmark General Index of Dhaka Stock Exchange lost 94.33 points or 1.86 percent, to end the day at 4,968.78 points. The Selective Categories Index of Chittagong Stock Exchange fell 130.04 points or 1.42 percent.