Capital market in Bangladesh
Bangladesh capital market is one of the smallest in Asia but the third largest in the south Asia region. It has two full-fledged automated stock exchanges namely Dhaka StockExchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) and an Over the Counter Exchange (OTC) operated by CSE.
It consists of Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL), the only Central Depository in Bangladesh that provides facilities for the settlement of transactions of dematerialized securities in DSE and CSE.
It also consists of a dedicated regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), who implements rules and regulations, monitors their implications to operate and develop the capital market.
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History of Stock Exchange
Dhaka Stock Exchange was set up on 28th April,1954 that’ started formal trading in nearly1956. Post–independence government did not promote a capital market during the first five years, and it was activated again in 1976 with 9 issues on board. In 1995, the
Chittagong Stock Exchange, was set up with sophisticated logistics up port and modern management.
Management of Stock Exchanges
DSE & CSE comprises of 25 members of whom 12 are elected through direct election from the 235 and 134 shareholders respectively. Another 12 members representing distinguished personalities from different key economic and social are na of the country. The CEO of the Exchange is also a Director of the Board. ……more
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