DSE seeks govt support for affected investors

The Dhaka Stock Exchange and the DSE Brokers Association have approached Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed for assistance to investors impacted by irregularities and corruption in the capital market.  

An eight-member delegation from the two bourse and the association, led by DSE Chairman Mominul Islam and DBA President Saiful Islam, met with the adviser at his office, according to a press release of the country's premier bourse.  

During the meeting, they highlighted key obstacles to market development and proposed solutions to address them. These included recommendations to support affected investors, resolve negative equity, list government and multinational companies on the stock exchange, and introduce tax policy changes to restore investor confidence.  

The delegation expressed gratitude to the advisor for the government's efforts to reform the capital market and for the ongoing policy support.  

Salehuddin assured the delegation that their suggestions would be given serious consideration and encouraged collaborative efforts with all stakeholders, including the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), to foster capital market development.  

The delegation expressed their full support for the reform initiatives being led by the BSEC and voiced optimism that the market would show a positive trend in the new year as these reforms begin to take effect.  

The delegation also included DSE Directors Shakil Rizvi, Mohammad Shahjahan, Minhaz Mannan Emon, Richard D' Rozario, and DBA Vice President Omar Haider.