Dhaka bourse to launch derivatives trading by Jan 2028
The approved roadmap covers regulatory reforms, trading and other infrastructure, clearing and settlement systems, and risk management measures.
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) plans to introduce financial derivatives by January 2028 after the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) approved its action plan for launching the new asset class.
According to a BSEC press release issued after a commission meeting on today (1 September), the bourse will initially introduce index futures, with contracts based on the blue-chip DS30 index expected to be the first products.
The approved roadmap covers regulatory reforms, trading and other infrastructure, clearing and settlement systems, and risk management measures. BSEC will also monitor the DSE's progress in implementing the plan.
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A senior DSE official said the bourse also plans to introduce exchange-traded fund-type instruments under the new segment. Unlike conventional share trading, derivatives allow investors to trade contracts linked to the future price movements of underlying assets.
The DSE will procure a new multi-asset trading engine by 2028 to handle derivatives and multiple clearing systems. Its existing Nasdaq-provided trading engine, which mainly supports equity trading, is scheduled to expire in 2027.
In preparation, the DSE will conduct feasibility studies, workshops and seminars for market participants.
The introduction of derivatives is expected to deepen the capital market and give local and foreign investors additional tools for hedging and risk management.
