Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission

Securities / Derivatives

DSE Seeks Rule Relaxations to Boost Alternative Trading Board

By Editors | 28/08/2023

The ATB was launched this January but has failed to attract investors and still has only two securities listed.

Enforcement

BSEC Forms Committee to Investigate Stock Market Rumours

By Mark Johnston | 24/08/2023

Recent rumours have involved the removal of the floor price, the resignation of BSEC’s chairman, and institutional investor sell-offs.

AML / KYC

BSEC Chairman Under Scrutiny for Links to International Fraud

By Manesh Samtani | 17/07/2023

BSEC chairman Shibli Rubayat ul Islam allegedly received $800,000 in payments from accounts linked to a $13mn fraud against Hong Kong-based Ming Global.

ESG / Sustainability

Bangladesh to Form New Market for Shariah Compliant Securities

By Editors | 23/01/2023

The BSEC has formed a-nine member advisory council to help develop the new Islamic capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh: Chittagong Bourse Seeks to Launch FX Derivatives

By Editors | 21/01/2023

Currently, there are no regulations in Bangladesh allowing for the introduction of currency or other financial derivatives.

Securities / Derivatives

Dhaka Stock Exchange Launches Alternative Trading Board

By Editors | 09/01/2023

On opening day, green bonds from food and beverage brand Pran Agro Limited and shares in LankaBangla Securities were listed for trading.

Securities / Derivatives

First Bangladesh ETFs Secure Regulatory Approval – Report

By Editors | 07/01/2023

The ETFs will be actively managed, one by LankaBangla Asset Management and the other by Frontier Asset Management.

Securities / Derivatives

BSEC Extends Dividend Restrictions to More Companies

By Editors | 24/11/2022

The restrictions on stock dividends will cover companies listed on the SME platform, OTC Market, and Alternative Trading Board.

Securities / Derivatives

Bangladesh, UAE Regulators to Collaborate on Capital Markets

By Editors | 03/11/2022

BSEC has signed MoUs with both the UAE’s Securities And Commodities Authority and the DFSA to improve investor protection and capital markets.