Of this, Tk 238.8 million came from block trades. Out of 397 securities traded, a staggering 365 ended in the red, while only 16 managed gains. Another 16 remained unchanged , underscoring the breadth of the day's sell-off.Sector-wise, food and allied companies led the turnover chart with Tk 458 million, accounting for 18.21 percent of the day's total. Banks followed with Tk 375.3 million or 14.93 percent, while pharmaceuticals and chemicals contributed Tk 303.3 million (12 percent).Among the day's few winners were Stylecraft, Rahima Food, and Standard Bank, while Prime Finance, Fareast Finance, and Padma Life Insurance saw the steepest losses.BSS Adds: The port city bourse, CSE, also settled on a negative zone. The Selective Categories' Index (CSCX) and All Share Price Index (CASPI) declined by 97.2 points and 171.5 points, respectively.�"bdnews24.com
