Dhaka, May 24 -- Stocks ended lower on Saturday as many investors remained on the sidelines.

The DSE's prime index decreased by 38.69 points, closing at 4,746.43.

The bearish trend in Bangladesh's capital market continued to intensify, with no signs of recovery in sight for investors.

The blue-chip index DS30, comprising 30 leading companies, decreased by 23.80 points to 1,753.30, while the DSES Index, representing Shariah-compliant companies, decreased by 9.67 points to 1,037.23 by the close.

Despite a fleeting upward momentum during the early hours of trading, the market ultimately succumbed to persistent negative sentiment. Investor confidence remained subdued amid ongoing economic uncertainties, prompting most participants to stay...