BSEC

BSEC to make listing mandatory for 'public interest companies'

The commission now plans to define what qualifies as a “public interest company” and frame rules under existing provision, said BSEC chief
31 August 2026

Deadline extended for appointing female director in listed firms

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has extended the deadline for listed companies to appoint female independent directors to their boards until December 31, 2026.
27 July 2026

Five key events of the economy last week

The following is a recap of those major stories as covered by Star Business
25 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

Is the stock market ready for easier margin loans?

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has drafted new rules to make margin lending easier, allowing investors to borrow money from their brokerage to buy shares, using shares they already own as collateral.
22 July 2026

BSEC proposes easier margin loans even for low-dividend shares

BSEC proposed expanding margin loans to more B-category companies
21 July 2026

BSEC to resume direct listing for big firms, MNCs

Renowned multinational and large corporations will be brought to the stock market through direct listing, eliminating unnecessary delays for well-established firms, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) chairman said yesterday.
19 July 2026

5 key events of the economy last week

The following is a recap of those major stories as covered by Star Business
18 July 2026

BSEC approves intraday trading

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved the introduction of intraday trading, in a move aimed at modernising the capital market and improving trading efficiency.
15 July 2026

BSEC chief aims to attract quality firms

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Masud Khan said the regulator would take an aggressive approach to attract quality companies to the stock market, arguing that such a move is necessary to build a more stable and mature capital market.
7 June 2026

Masud Khan new BSEC chairman

The Ministry of Finance issued a notification today regarding his appointment to the post for four years
4 June 2026

BSEC chairman, commissioners resign

He served as chairman for the past 21 months
4 June 2026

Parliament removes age limits for BSEC, IDRA appointments 

Rumeen Farhana proposes committee review 
30 April 2026

BSEC rejects Tk 2,100cr bank bonds cleared by BB

The stock market regulator has rejected bond issuance proposals worth Tk 2,100 crore from several banks that had earlier received no-objection certificates from the Bangladesh Bank (BB).
20 January 2026

How stock investors get scammed thru socials

The fraudsters’ strategy is simple: lure stock investors with ads promising quick returns on Facebook or Instagram, bolster credibility of the offer using fake experts in WhatsApp groups. Once the investor is hooked, ask them to register on fake websites and invest through bKash or Nagad..
30 September 2025

Chaos at BSEC meant to thwart graft probe

The chaos surrounding certain demands by a section of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) officials and employees in early March was aimed at protecting stock looters and manipulators exposed in an ongoing investigation, according to initial BSEC findings.
17 March 2025

Should BSEC allow share buybacks by companies?

It is a positive sign for investors that directors of several well-known listed firms are purchasing their own shares, believing them to be undervalued amid a lack of buyers.
15 March 2025

BSEC returns 10 mutual funds to RACE

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has withdrawn an order on investigating fund transfers of RACE Asset Management PLC while returning the right to manage the funds to the asset manager.
16 February 2025
1 January 2025

Extend tenure of Tk 200 crore stockmarket fund, BSEC urges BB

The commission also wants the fund dedicated for each bank to be increased to Tk 300 crore
27 November 2024