Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed a sharp decline over the past week, with key indices tumbling amid investor uncertainty and weak market sentiment.

The Shariah-based DSES index fell by 27 points, while the blue-chip DS-30 index dropped by 9 points. Additionally, the SME index of the DSE declined by 8 points within the same period.

Decline in Trading Volume and Turnover

Throughout the week, the average daily turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 338 crore, a notable decline from the previous week's Tk 412 crore. Overall, the market saw a decrease in weekly trading volume by Tk 74 crore.

The total turnover for the week reached $139 million, marking a $30 million decline compared to the preceding week.

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