Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dec. 9 -- The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange dipped below the 'psychological' threshold of 4,600-mark after three years on Sunday as investors dumped their holdings to prevent further losses.

The DSEX lost 75.33 points or 1.61 per cent to settle at more than three years low at 4,596. It was the lowest level of DSEX in more than three years since November 1, 2016, when DSEX was 4,596.

The DSEX has lost a cumulative 175 points in the past one month while it eroded 1,354 points since January 24, this year when the index peaked at 5,950.

Concern over the country's overall economy coupled with recent market volatility, rising non-performing loan and liquidity crunch continued to dent investors' confidence, accord...