Standard Chartered Bangladesh recently convened the inaugural Financial Markets Leadership Forum for Financial Institution clients in Bangladesh.
The event brought together regulators and nearly 200 industry leaders from banks, financial institutions, and capital markets to share perspectives on the evolving financial markets landscape, regulatory leadership, market stability, and opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation in Bangladesh.
Discussions during the forum focused on how stronger risk management practices, deeper and more liquid markets, and the strategic use of technology and sustainable finance can help Bangladesh navigate global uncertainty and capture new opportunities.
Participants highlighted the critical role of robust market infrastructure, regulatory clarity, and collaboration in strengthening Bangladesh’s position within the global financial system.
The forum was graced by Masud Khan, chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission as chief guest, and Md Sarwar Hossain, deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, as special guest.
Their presence underscored the importance of close and continuous engagement between regulators and market participants in building a robust, resilient, and future ready financial system.
“Bangladesh’s financial markets stand at a pivotal moment,” said Enamul Huque, CEO, Standard Chartered Bangladesh.
“By deepening market liquidity, strengthening risk management, and embracing digital and sustainable finance, we can unlock the next phase of growth for our economy. Standard Chartered is proud to convene this dialogue and to stand alongside our regulators and clients as a long-term partner in building a more resilient, inclusive, and future ready financial system. My sincere thanks to Masud Khan, chairman of the BSEC as chief guest; Md Sarwar Hossain, deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, as special guest; to all speakers, panelists, clients and colleagues for their valuable insights and participation.”
On behalf of Standard Chartered Bangladesh, the Bank's CEO, Enamul Haque, delivered the opening remarks and head of markets and corporate sales Sabah Saleheen Azim moderated the event and panel discussion.
Other panelists and speakers include Mashrur Arefin, managing director, City Bank PLC; Mehdi Zaman, DMD and head of treasury, offshore banking and financial institutions, Eastern Bank PLC; and from Standard Chartered, Ashish Malik, head, Markets FI Sales South Asia; Himanshu Dhyani, head of FI, GCNA, & Head of BBD, GCNA South Asia, CIB FI BBD; and Nasreen Rehman, head of financial institutions, Bangladesh.
