Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)
BSEC seeks DSE explanation on Monarch Holdings licence renewal
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has sought an explanation from the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) over its handling of stockbroker and dealer Monarch Holdings Limited's licence renewal, saying the bourse failed to follow regulatory rules
28 July 2026, 21:11 PM
BSEC, IMF discuss green bond market development
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) met with a visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) technical assistance mission yesterday to discuss developing Bangladesh’s green and sustainability bond markets as part of efforts to strengthen sustainable finance.
23 July 2026, 00:00 AM
BSEC, IMF discuss green bond market development
The IMF delegation was led by Suphachol Suphachalasai, team leader of the Climate Policy Diagnostic Technical Assistance Mission
22 July 2026, 18:25 PM
BSEC eyes direct listing for big firms: commission chairman
BSEC chairman announced the plan at a shadow parliament organised by Debate for Democracy on regulatory oversight of the capital market
18 July 2026, 19:05 PM
BSEC collected only Tk 33 lakh in fines against Tk 1,500 crore imposed: chairman
Initiatives have been taken to allow cases to be filed directly with the Capital Market Tribunal
9 July 2026, 19:06 PM
BSEC to review quarterly reporting, tighten market oversight
The newly appointed chairman of the commission says in his first press conference
4 June 2026, 18:59 PM
Directors of two firms fined Tk 1.5 crore for breaching securities rules
BSEC imposed the fines at a meeting chaired by its chairman today
21 May 2026, 20:43 PM
Listed firms face stricter governance rules
Some of the major proposed changes relate to independent directors
20 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Age limit for BSEC and IDRA top officials may be lifted
According to the IDRA Act, a person cannot be appointed as chairman if they are 67 years old or above
23 April 2026, 20:58 PM
Regulator approves Bangladesh’s first Orange bond worth Tk 158.5 crore
The bond offers investors tax-exempt financial returns while enabling measurable social impact
31 March 2026, 09:22 AM
Capital market went through major reforms in 2025: BSEC chairman
The commission organised a stakeholders’ meeting
18 January 2026, 21:06 PM
Star reporter Ahsan, seven others receive best reporting awards
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission presented the BSEC Journalism Excellence Awards 2025
15 January 2026, 19:55 PM
BSEC identifies 15 companies for potential stock listing
The stock market regulator has identified 15 state-run and multinational companies, in which the government holds a stake, for potential listing on the stock exchange in a bid to restore investor confidence.
3 August 2025, 18:13 PM
Why ESG standards matter now more than ever for Bangladesh
Strong ESG performance can reduce operational risks, cut costs, and build better relationships with workers and consumers.
28 July 2025, 04:00 AM
Committee to be formed to find ways for long-term fund from capital market
BB, finance ministry and BSEC representatives will be included in the committee
19 June 2025, 13:35 PM
Law drafted to offer securities rules, ordinance in one act: BSEC
The draft has already been sent to the task force committee
19 June 2025, 11:05 AM
Stock investors hold procession protesting continuous fall of index
They sought resignation of BSEC chairman
23 April 2025, 15:04 PM
Should the BSEC hire government officials, or not?
Mixed reactions came from different quarters
20 March 2025, 07:26 AM
Govt forms panel to strengthen BSEC
The interim government has formed a four-member committee to strengthen the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the stock market regulator.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Case filed against 16 BSEC officials
The officials are accused of unlawful confinement amid internal turmoil at BSEC
8 March 2025, 07:17 AM