, Nov. 9 -- The week started on a weak note as the Dhaka Stock Exchange's DSEX fell 68 points to 4,899, while the Chittagong Stock Exchange's all-share index dropped 35 points.

The DSE's Shariah-based DSES index declined by 16 points and the blue-chip DS30 index lost 11 points.

Most stocks ended lower, with 329 companies' share prices falling, 34 gaining and 27 remaining unchanged.

In the A, B, and Z categories, the A-category - considered the top dividend-paying companies - saw 169 stocks decline, 25 rise and 20 remain unchanged.

In the block market, shares worth Tk 9 crore were traded across 35 companies, with Dominage Steel Building Systems Limited leading with Tk 2 crore in block deals.

Among individual stocks, IFAD Autos PLC top...