Dhaka, Jan. 16 -- Stocks ended on a negative note on Thursday, as investors were generally hesitant to make fresh investments due to the lack of a strong positive catalyst to restore confidence in the market.
DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), decreased by 8.60 points to settle at 5,133.92.
The market has been enduring bearish sentiment for some time, and the recent increase in value-added tax (VAT) on certain goods added to concerns, further dampening market momentum.
Additionally, the higher interest rates on national saving certificates affected investor sentiment toward equity market investments.
The blue-chip index DS30, comprising 30 leading companies, decreased by 4 points to 1,894.27, while the DSES Index...
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