Find solutions before making new rules DSE Chairman

Business Report :

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Chairman Mominul Islam has emphasised that the longstanding problems of the country’s capital market must be resolved before new regulatory rules are drafted.

Speaking on Wednesday at a discussion titled “Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Public Offer of Equity Securities) Rules, 2025”, held at the DSE Tower in the capital’s Nikunja area, the DSE chief said the market continues to suffer from structural issues that have discouraged strong companies from seeking listings.

He noted that identifying and addressing these problems through open dialogue is essential. “We need quality and new IPOs to broaden our market. But during times of market stress, the doors and windows tend to close. Even regulators often feel restricted by their own rules,” he said.
Mominul stressed that this cycle must change. “Before framing new rules, we must first find practical solutions so that the doors remain open.

The number of strong companies in our market is very small. Increasing the listing of good companies should be a top priority,” he added.

He also pointed out that there remains significant untapped potential in attracting capable firms, and the regulatory framework should be designed to encourage their entry.

The event was jointly organised by the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA). CMJF President S.S. Golam Samdani Bhuiyan, along with representatives from BMBA, BAPLC, BGMEA, DCCI, BAPI, and other capital market stakeholders, attended the meeting.