, Nov. 6 -- Bangladesh's stock market extended its losing streak as both Dhaka and Chattogram bourses ended the week lower on Thursday, with major indices closing in the red.

At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the key index DSEX shed 18 points, while the Shariah-based DSES dropped 5 points. The blue-chip index DS30, however, remained unchanged.

Most issues traded ended lower, with prices falling for 251 companies, rising for 102 and remaining unchanged for 37.

Across all categories-A, B and Z-most shares saw declines.

In the A-category, which comprises the companies offering the highest dividends, prices fell for 127 firms, rose for 63, and remained unchanged for 24.

The turnover also dropped to Tk 419 crore, down from Tk 485 crore i...