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DSE drops for second consecutive session amid fuel price hike and Gulf tensions

The Dhaka Stock Exchange experienced a decline for the second straight day, influenced by rising fuel prices and tensions in the Gulf region.

The Business Standard ยท 22 September 2026, 9:50 PM

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw its benchmark index, DSEX, fall by 10 points to settle at 5,540. This marks the second consecutive session of decline, driven by concerns over rising fuel prices and ongoing tensions in the Gulf region. During the session, 227 stocks recorded a decrease in value, while the daily turnover saw a marginal increase to Tk791 crore.