Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)
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
BSEC standoff enters second day as neither side backs down
The standoff between top leadership and staff at the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) entered its second day yesterday, following protests triggered by the forced retirement of an executive director over graft allegations on Wednesday.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Solve BSEC crisis immediately: DBA
Delay in resolving the issue will hurt investor confidence, says association
6 March 2025, 08:31 AM
Protest halts work at BSEC
The activities of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission came to a halt yesterday due to officials’ protest against the forced retirement of Saifur Rahman, an executive director.
5 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Downgrading errant firms to junk punishes investors
No one expects to bear the consequences of offenses committed by another person. Yet, this is exactly what is happening in the stock market, where investors are suffering due to the wrongdoings of company directors.
23 February 2025, 18:18 PM
Directors of 10 firms to face fine for missing dividend payment deadline: BSEC
Nine companies are given December 15 deadline and one November 30
10 November 2024, 13:16 PM
US secret service to train Bangladeshi agencies
60 officials of BFIU, Bangladesh Police, NBR, ACC, BSEC and the Department of Narcotics Control will receive the training
31 October 2024, 14:55 PM
Enquiry panel to find reasons for stock market downtrend
The four-member committee will submit a report in 10 workdays
27 October 2024, 14:52 PM
Sk Trims completes paying all due dividends
The company’s managing director says today
17 October 2024, 12:44 PM
BSEC forms taskforce to reform stock market
The five-member panel starts working today
7 October 2024, 12:25 PM
14 companies asked to explain failure to pay dividends
The companies declared dividends last year, but failed to hand over those
5 October 2024, 13:02 PM
Panel formed to investigate share discrepancy in Rahima Food Corporation
The three-member panel formed by the BSEC was asked to submit report in 15 days
26 September 2024, 12:39 PM
Shakib Al Hasan will no longer be BSEC’s brand ambassador
The regulator found Shakib and his company Monarch Holdings involved in several stock market manipulation
28 August 2024, 14:35 PM