Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- The benchmark equity index retreated into the negative territory in the week to Thursday, snapping a two-week winning streak, as investors rushed to book profit on quick-gaining stocks.

Market operators said the risk-averse investors opted to realise their gains as many stocks saw significant price appreciation in the past two weeks after removal of floor price.

Although the market opened the week on a positive note, riding on the price appreciation of banks, the momentum failed to sustain in the remaining sessions amid sell-offs.

The benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) plummeted more than 37 points or 0.58 per cent to settle the week at 6,336, after gaining 216 points in the past two consecutive we...