DHAKA, Dec 03, 2025 (BSS) - Stocks today performed mixed with major indices finishing flat.

DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), declined by 23.4 points and settled at 4,927 points as against 4,951 points in the previous trading session.

Despite a positive start, the benchmark index failed to hold its early strength, drifting into a steady downward trend as selling pressure intensified through the session. 

Market liquidity continued to remain tightened despite average market turnover edged up by 6.9% to Taka 4.1 billion as against Taka 3.8 billion in the previous session. 
On the sectoral front, Textile (19.6%) issues exerted the highest turnover, followed by Engineering (14.9%) and Pharmaceuticals (10.8%) sectors.

Sectors, except Textile (0.2%), displayed negative returns, out of which Services (-2.4%), Jute (-2.0%) and Paper (-1.6%) exhibited the most negative returns on the bourse today. 

Out of the 397 issues traded, 90 advanced, 231 declined and 76 remained unchanged.
The port city bourse, CSE, however witnessed a positive session today. The selected indices (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) edged up by 7.1 points and 10.5 points, respectively.