DHAKA, April 30, 2026 (BSS) - The equity indices of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed lower in the final trading session of the week, as investors remained cautious amid ongoing corporate earnings and dividend declarations alongside global uncertainties, particularly developments surrounding Middle East ceasefire negotiations.

The benchmark DSEX index declined by 30.5 points to settle at 5,287, down from 5,317 in the previous session.

The market witnessed persistent selling pressure across major stocks, although trading activity indicated active participation from both buyers and sellers as investors continued portfolio rebalancing based on earnings disclosures.

Turnover at the DSE decreased by 2.7 percent to Taka 8.6 billion, compared to Taka 8.9 billion in the preceding session, reflecting slightly subdued market activity.

Sector-wise, the banking sector dominated turnover, accounting for 24.2 percent of total transactions, followed by engineering (12.7 percent) and textile (11.1 percent).

Most sectors ended in negative territory, with ceramic (-2.4 percent), food (-1.3 percent), and banking (-1.3 percent) sectors leading the declines. However, some sectors posted modest gains, including IT (1.6 percent), engineering (0.7 percent), and cement (0.3 percent).

Out of 396 traded issues, 113 advanced, 217 declined, and 66 remained unchanged, indicating a broadly negative market breadth.

Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended lower. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) fell by 60.4 points, while the All Share Price Index (CASPI) dropped by 94.0 points, reflecting similar bearish sentiment in the port city bourse.