Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- The stock markets in both Dhaka and Chattogram began trading on a positive note on Wednesday, but ultimately closed the day in decline, marking a downward trend in indices.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) benchmark index, DSEX, fell by 2 points. Similarly, the Shariah-based DSES and blue-chip DS30 indices also ended in the red.

Following a record-high turnover in the previous session, Wednesday's trading at the DSE was notably sluggish.

The daily turnover, which had exceeded Tk 500 crore, dropped to Tk 390 crore.

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