Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)

BSEC launches new official website

The new website was introduced to make information and services related to the capital market more accessible to investors
6 September 2026

World Bank studying feasibility of mortgage refinance company in Bangladesh

The proposed MRC could provide long-term refinancing to financial institutions, enabling them to expand their mortgage lending operations and potentially making housing finance more accessible
20 August 2026

BSEC sends 17 officials into compulsory retirement

The regulator has also downgraded five officials to the lowest level, a senior BSEC official confirmed
20 August 2026

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

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

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

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

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

BSEC to review quarterly reporting, tighten market oversight

The newly appointed chairman of the commission says in his first press conference
4 June 2026

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

Listed firms face stricter governance rules

Some of the major proposed changes relate to independent directors
20 May 2026

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

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

Capital market went through major reforms in 2025: BSEC chairman

The commission organised a stakeholders’ meeting
18 January 2026

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

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

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

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

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
23 April 2025