The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) fell below the 5,000-point mark for the first time in nearly four months, closing at 4,986 points on Wednesday amid continued selling pressure.

During the day, DSEX dropped 32 points, while the Shariah-based index DSES fell 11 points and the blue-chip index DS30 declined by 5 points. The main index had last slipped below 5,000 on July 8, when it closed at 4,981 points.

Most companies on the DSE saw share prices decline. Out of the total listed companies traded, 267 saw their share prices fall, 70 recorded gains, and 63 remained unchanged.

Across A, B, and Z categories, a majority of stocks posted losses. In the A category, which offers the highest dividends, 152 companies declined compared to 36 gainers.

In the block market, shares worth BDT 17 crore of 27 companies were traded, with Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag Industries Limited leading with BDT 8 crore in sales.

Despite the index decline, turnover slightly increased to BDT 485 crore, up from BDT 453 crore the previous day.

Anwar Galvanizing Ltd led the gainers with over a 9% rise, while Oimex Electrode Limited lost more than 10% to top the losers’ list.

The downward trend was also seen at the Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE), where the CASPI index fell 105 points.

Among traded companies, 121 saw their prices fall, 40 rose, and 25 remained unchanged.

Total turnover at CSE stood at BDT 24 crore, up from BDT 18 crore the previous day.

APEX Spinning & Knitting Mills Limited gained over 10%, while Oimex Electrode Limited lost more than 12%, topping the losers’ chart.