Policy compliance key to boost capital market growth: DSE

Business Report :

Ensuring strict adherence to post-listing regulations can significantly enhance investor confidence and contribute to the long-term development of Bangladesh’s capital market, said Maj Gen (retd) Mohammad Quamruzzaman, a director of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), on Monday.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of a three-day training workshop titled “Continuing Listing Requirements Post IPO”, held at the DSE Training Academy in the capital, Quamruzzaman emphasized that simply getting listed through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is not the end of a company’s responsibility.

“Listing is only the first step in entering the capital market. Real corporate responsibility lies in maintaining compliance with the post-listing requirements, which include timely disclosure of financial information, holding annual general meetings, publishing quarterly reports, and upholding good governance,” he said.

He noted that consistent compliance ensures transparency, accountability, and ethical corporate governance – essential pillars for building a resilient capital market. Such practices not only protect shareholder interests but also attract long-term domestic and foreign investment.

At present, many institutional and retail investors rely heavily on companies’ regulatory disclosures to make informed investment decisions. According to DSE data, irregularities in compliance have previously led to share price volatility, erosion of investor trust, and even delisting in some cases.

Quamruzzaman urged listed firms to view compliance not as a burden but as a strategic tool for growth and reputation building. “Global investors especially assess governance standards, audit integrity, and regularity in financial reporting before injecting funds into emerging markets like Bangladesh,” he added.