DHAKA, Oct 09, 2025 (BSS) - Country's both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- today plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities.

The DSEX, the benchmark index of the bourse, shed 54.14 points, or 1.01 percent, to close at 5,283.71, according to DSE data.

Other indices also had negative performances as the Shariah-based DSES and the blue-chip DS30 also slipped into negative territory.

Turnover, a key gauge of investor activity, fell to Tk 530.18 crore from Tk 611.87 crore in the previous session, reflecting subdued participation in line with the market downturn.

Out of the 398 issues traded, 72 advanced, 292 declined and 34 remained unchanged.

Among the major sectors, engineering shares suffered the biggest fall, sliding 1.26 percent, followed by non-bank financial institutions at 1.09 percent and pharmaceuticals at 0.94 percent.

Food and allied dropped 0.91 percent, banks 0.79 percent, fuel and power 0.75 percent, and telecommunications 0.30 percent.

Dominage Steel Building Systems emerged as the most traded stock, posting a turnover of Tk 21.9 crore, said BRAC EPL.

On the performance table, Rahima Food Corporation surged 9.04 percent to top the gainers' list, while Union Bank slumped 10 percent, making it the worst performer of the session.

The port city bourse also settled on a negative note. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) declined by 61.97 and 98.65 points, respectively.