‘Accurate, analytical news vital for investor confidence’

Staff Reporter :

BSEC Chairman Khandaker Rashed Maksud has stressed that accurate, impartial, and analytical reporting is crucial for a stable and investment-friendly capital market.

Speaking at the inauguration of a residential workshop in Rangamati, he said well-informed journalism helps investors make sound decisions and strengthens market confidence.
The workshop, “Forensic Analysis of Financial Statements”, organized by the Capital Market Journalists Forum (CMJF), aimed to equip stock market reporters with skills to detect financial irregularities.

CMJF President Golam Samdani Bhuiyan presided over the event, with sessions led by Mohammad Selim Kabir and CFE Arif Mahmud.

Chairman Maksud noted that investors rely heavily on media reports. “Fact-based, evidence-backed news boosts investor confidence, reduces market volatility, and facilitates capital formation,” he said. He emphasized that forensic analysis benefits not only journalists but also investors, regulators, and the public, as financial discrepancies are often hidden from plain view.

Highlighting the social responsibility of journalism, Maksud cautioned against unverified reporting that could destabilize the market. Calling journalists the “mirror of the market,” he added,
“The more analytical and balanced news they present, the stronger investor confidence will be.”

He also reaffirmed BSEC’s support for journalists through fellowship programs and awards, aiming to enhance professional standards and foster long-term collaboration.

Concluding, he underscored that transparency, accountability, and evidence-based reporting are essential for a thriving capital market.