Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Banks Facing Significant Hurdles Adopting IFRS 9

By Mark Johnston | 23/10/2025

Experts warn Bangladeshi banks face a "survival test" in implementing the IFRS 9 standard amid significant data, modelling, and technology challenges.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Overhaul IPO Rules, Ceding Approval Power to Bourses

By Mark Johnston | 17/10/2025

BSEC will mandate stock exchange recommendations for IPOs and introduce stricter rules to boost transparency and attract quality listings.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh to Mandate iXBRL for Financial Reporting in Phased Rollout

By Mark Johnston | 15/10/2025

The securities regulator will introduce mandatory digital reporting for listed companies to enhance data transparency and align with global standards.

ESG / Sustainability

BSEC Proposes New Bond Rules to Boost Sustainable Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/10/2025

The BSEC has proposed new bond categories, including Gender and Orange Bonds, while tightening reporting and governance standards and reducing issuance fees to attract sustainable investment.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Directs Stock Exchanges to Report Capital Gains Data

By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2025

Stock exchange turnover hit a three-month low after BSEC requested data on high-earning investors.

Capital / Liquidity

Bangladesh Outlines Roadmap to Develop Corporate Bond Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/09/2025

The roadmap aims to reduce reliance on banks for long-term financing, with new rules, infrastructure securitisation and pension reforms aimed at boosting demand for bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Regulators Take Action Against Underfunded Brokerages

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

The BSEC has ordered DSE to act against two brokerage houses over serious net worth shortfalls, while BB moves to liquidate nine debt-ridden NBFIs.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh Approves Draft Rules to Overhaul Equity Margin Lending

By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

New draft rules will restrict margin loans to top-tier stocks, set minimum investor equity thresholds, and impose new risk management obligations on lenders.

Enforcement

BFIU Probes Three Former Central Bank Governors in Corruption Inquiry

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2025

The FIU has ordered banks to provide account details for three former governors and six deputies at the request of the Anti-Corruption Commission.