Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The stock market began the week with a decline, as indices fell on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Sunday.

At the DSE, the benchmark DSEX index and the Shariah-based DSES index both dropped by 2 points. But the DS30 index, which tracks blue-chip stocks, gained 2 points.

Despite this, the majority of companies saw a decline in share prices.

Weekly Review: Dhaka Stock Market sees gains despite sluggish stocks

Out of 409 companies traded on the DSE, 138 recorded price increases, 196 saw declines and 75 remained unchanged.

Sector-Wise Performance

Across all categories, the majority of companies experienced a drop in share prices:

A-category: 101 companies declined, 84 gai...