Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Stocks ended on a negative note on Monday as bargain hunters rushed to secure short-term gains amid cautious trading and subdued sentiment.

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) decreased by 2.33 points to settle at 5,130.06.

The blue-chip index DS30, comprising 30 leading companies, decreased by 1 point to 1,894.80, while the DSES Index, representing Shariah-compliant companies, decreased by 0.75 points to 1,150.17 by the close.

Turnover, a crucial indicator of the market, stood at Tk 3.44 billion, up 8.03 percent from the previous trading day.

The majority of the stocks saw a price decrease, as out of the 399 issues traded, 140 closed higher, 178 ended lower, and 81 remained unchanged on the DSE trading...