BSEC seeks public opinion on draft amendments to Margin Rules 2025

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has published a draft amendment to "Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Margin) Rules, 2025" and invited opinions, suggestions and objections from stakeholders, according to a press release issued by the commission today (20 July).

The draft amendment has been published in national daily newspapers as well as on the BSEC website, with stakeholders given two weeks from the date of publication to submit their feedback to the commission.

The commission said the consultation is a legal requirement and under the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969, and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Act, 1993, seeking opinions from stakeholders is a mandatory process whenever any rule is framed or amended.

BSEC said it would give due importance to all opinions, suggestions and objections received, and the rules would be finalised after necessary revisions, additions or modifications before being enacted through a government gazette notification.

The commission clarified that the currently published draft is merely a proposal and not a final amendment, stating there is no scope for confusion or concern based on various assumptions, speculation or incomplete information regarding the draft.

BSEC said it always attaches the highest importance to the interests and safety of investors, adding that the objective of the proposed amendment is to make the existing rules simpler, more practical, business-friendly and effective.

The commission said the final rules would be investor-friendly and aimed at ensuring overall market development and stability, taking into account the opinions and suggestions of all stakeholders.

The commission expressed hope that stakeholders would provide constructive feedback and that the media would present the draft amendment and the legal process appropriately, avoiding unnecessary confusion or concern among investors.