Liquidation fears for weak NBFIs trigger sell-off as DSEX sheds 38 points

The blue-chip DS30 index also faced significant pressure, falling 14 points to settle at 2,177.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended its losing streak for a second consecutive session today (10 August), as panic over the potential liquidation of several non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) triggered a broad-based sell-off. 

The benchmark DSEX index fell 38 points, or 0.65%, to settle at 5,822. Bearish sentiment persisted throughout the session, with nearly 73% of traded…