BCMEA meets DSE to discuss company listings and market growth
“DSE is ready to provide one-to-one support to companies interested in listing on the Main or SME Board through dedicated teams,” said DSE CEO and Acting Managing Director Mohammad Asadur Rahman
A 15-member delegation from the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BCMEA) met with officials of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) today (29 October) to discuss company listings, market expansion, and long-term financing opportunities.
Welcoming the delegation DSE CEO and Acting Managing Director Mohammad Asadur Rahman shared that the exchange is undergoing a major transformation: "DSE is evolving from a regulatory body into a modern, service- and customer-oriented organisation.
He said that the IPO process and primary market operations are being digitised to speed up approvals. "Earlier, it could take two to four years to complete an IPO; now the target is six months. Once the new IPO rules are approved, the entire process will be online," he informed.
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Rahman also shared that DSE has introduced a Central Digital Submission System, enabling companies to submit price-sensitive information (PSI), shareholding data, and management changes through a single platform. The initiative aims to attract high-quality new listings and enhance market efficiency.
The exchange's Main Board, SME Board, and ATB Board offer long-term financing options to reduce dependence on banks, Rahman noted.
"DSE is ready to provide one-to-one support to companies interested in listing on the Main or SME Board through dedicated teams," he added, emphasising that a strong capital market is crucial for sustainable economic growth and greater participation from the industrial sector..
Later, DSE Deputy General Manager Saeed Mahmud Zubayer presented an overview of the capital market structure, DSE products and platforms, fundraising processes, ownership transfers, and ongoing diversification initiatives.
BCMEA Senior Vice President Md. Mamunur Rashid praised the exchange's reform efforts and said that discussions on listing procedures, timelines, and challenges will help build investor confidence. "Despite decades of economic growth, equity financing in Bangladesh remains limited. Nearly 98% of industrial investment comes from banks, which is a barrier to a sustainable capital market," he added.
He called for simplifying IPO procedures, reducing documentation, and making tax and dividend policies more investment-friendly.
