Brokers congratulate Tarique Rahman and Finance Minister Amir Khasru

The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA), an association of brokerage houses, has congratulated Tarique Rahman on being elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh following the absolute and historic victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

The association, led by its President Saiful Islam, conveyed the congratulations and extended greetings and best wishes to all the respected members of the newly formed cabinet.

The DBA also congratulated Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on assuming office as minister of finance and planning, and Zonayed Saki on being appointed state minister for finance and planning.

In the statement, Saiful Islam expressed strong optimism that under Tarique Rahman's leadership, the implementation of the slogan "Bangladesh First" would bring about necessary reforms at all levels, fulfil the aspirations of the people, and lead the country toward overall prosperity.

The DBA believes that ensuring sustainable economic development requires building a strong, transparent, and accountable financial sector along with a trust-based and sustainable capital market. 

"It emphasised that restoring discipline in the financial sector and capital market by addressing longstanding structural weaknesses, lack of confidence, governance deficiencies, and policy inconsistencies is now a pressing need.

In this context, the DBA stressed the importance of taking swift and realistic initiatives to ensure good governance, transparency, and accountability; increase both domestic and foreign investment; strengthen the capital market as a source of long-term financing; restore investor confidence; develop a technology-driven modern market structure; and ensure a supportive and stable regulatory environment, the statement said.

Congratulations to Amir Khasru, Zonayed Saki 

Congratulating the finance minister, the DBA said Amir Khasru has long been associated with the country's capital market as an experienced and well-known figure. During his tenure, he made significant contributions to strengthening the institutional foundation of the capital market, expanding the market, enhancing transparency, and building investor confidence. His visionary leadership, principled stance, and active role in market development have been instrumental in making the financial sector more organised and dynamic."

The DBA has respectfully urged the finance minister for the swift and effective implementation of the commitments outlined in his party's election manifesto regarding structural reforms, enhanced transparency, increased market depth, and strengthened investor protection."

The DBA expressed optimism that, as the newly appointed finance minister, his rich experience will play a vital role in strengthening overall economic management, formulating investment-friendly policies, deepening the capital market, and achieving sustainable growth.

"As minister responsible for both Finance and Planning, his strategic vision is also expected to significantly contribute to implementing national development plans, accelerating infrastructure investment, ensuring efficient resource utilisation, and attaining long-term economic stability," it added.