DSE Brokers Assoc welcomes BNP, Jamaat manifestos for prioritising capital market reforms
DBA has long been advocating for formal recognition of the capital market as a vital economic sector.
The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) has welcomed capital market reform and development pledges in BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami election manifestos, calling the commitments a positive signal for investors and market stakeholders.
The BNP unveiled its election manifesto last Friday, with its chairman, Tarique Rahman, announcing a set of reform and development plans that place notable emphasis on the capital market. The proposals have drawn a favourable response from market participants, particularly brokerage houses, who have long called for stronger policy attention to the sector.
In a statement issued today (8 February), DBA President Saiful Islam thanked the BNP leadership and policymakers for recognising the capital market's importance.
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He said it marks the first time a major political party has given special prominence to the sector in an election manifesto and presented a clear roadmap for reform and development.
Saiful Islam noted that historically, the capital market has not received the attention it deserves despite its growing role in economic development.
He said the DBA has long been advocating for formal recognition of the capital market as a vital economic sector and for effective policy support through continued engagement with governments and political parties.
The brokerage body also welcomed Jamaat-e-Islami's manifesto, which includes commitments to capital market reform alongside broader economic priorities. Jamaat has proposed measures to curb stock market irregularities and manipulation, restore investor confidence, and ensure accountability for market-related scams.
In a separate response, the DBA president expressed appreciation to Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman and senior policymakers for highlighting the capital market in their manifesto.
He reiterated that this is the first time political parties have collectively shown such a clear commitment to reforming and developing the stock market.
The DBA expressed optimism that effective implementation of these manifesto commitments would help establish good governance, create a more investment-friendly environment, restore investor confidence and accelerate sustainable growth in the capital market.
