The newly appointed board of the Dhaka Stock Exchange held a meeting with the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, to focus on capital market reforms and future growth.
BSEC Chairman Khondoker Rashed Maqsood, along with commissioners and senior officials, met with the DSE board led by its Chairman Mominul Islam.
The discussions emphasized the need for constructive reforms to strengthen the capital market and enhance investor confidence.
Mominul Islam highlighted the importance of collaboration between the DSE and BSEC, stating that the stock exchange was a key driver of the capital market’s growth.
He also outlined plans for improving the DSE’s internal structure, fostering stronger links with stakeholders and tackling current challenges through short-, medium- and long-term strategies.
The DSE chair also emphasized the importance of strengthening relationships with market intermediaries, public companies, investors and media.
BSEC chairman Khandkar Rashed Maqsood stressed the significance of reforms, saying that building trust in the capital market would be a gradual process.
He reiterated the BSEC’s commitment to working with the DSE on policy matters while ensuring transparency and fairness.
The meeting concluded with a DSE presentation on its history, structure and future plans for market development, including enhancing its infrastructure and governance.
Both parties agreed on the necessity of reforms and cooperation to position Bangladesh’s capital market as a central pillar of the economy.
