Dhaka, April 6 -- Bangladesh's biggest stock market has shown mixed trends on the first trading day after the extended Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.

On Sunday, Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) benchmark index DSEX shed nearly 14 points from the previous session to close at 5,205, down from 5,219.

Following a nine-day closure due to Eid and the weekend, trading resumed with a cautious tone.

In the opening hour, the DSE index dropped by 32 points to 5,187, triggered by initial sales.

As purchase interests picked up later in the day, the index regained the upward trend but fell short of the previous session.

Brokerage houses in the capital's Motijheel area saw relatively thin investor turnout.

Those present were seen exchanging Eid greetings durin...