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04/06/2026

Masud Khan, a renowned chartered accountant, has been appointed Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Thursday, hours after the immediate past chairman Khondoker Rashed Maqsood resigned.

Prior to his appointment, Mr Khan served as Chairman of Unilever Consumer Care since April 2019. He is also serving as chief adviser to the board of Crown Cement Group Bangladesh.

With over 45 years of experience in leading multinational and local companies, Mr Khan previously served LafargeHolcim Bangladesh for 18 years as Chief Financial Officer and spent 20 years with British American To***co in finance and related roles both in Bangladesh and abroad.

He has also served as an independent director of Singer Bangladesh and Community Bank Bangladesh PLC. In addition, he has been a lecturer at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh for 45 years.

Mr Khan holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from St. Xavier’s College, University of Kolkata. The cost and management accountant earned a silver medal in the all-India CA examination in 1977.

The newly appointed commissioners are Md Nafeez-Al-Tarik, Managing Director of Dhaka Bank Securities; Nahid Mahtab, a Supreme Court lawyer; and Tanvir Habib Rahman, Director (Finance) of ASA International (ASAI).

27/05/2026

21/05/2026

In a circular issued on Wednesday, the central bank clarified that foreign investors will no longer be required to obtain a capital gains tax (CGT) certificate when selling shares or securities.

According to the directive, proceeds from the sale of by foreign investors must be deposited directly into their Non-Resident Investor’s Taka Account ( ). Banks will deduct applicable taxes at the time of transferring funds abroad from these accounts.

The new measure is expected to make it easier for foreign to repatriate dividends and to their home countries, while also encouraging reinvestment in ’s capital market.

28/04/2026

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●Balance of payments crises: When nations cannot pay for imports or service external debt.
●Currency instability: Sharp devaluations or loss of foreign reserves.
●Fiscal imbalances: Large government deficits and rising public debt.

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Critics argue these conditions can slow growth or worsen inequality, while supporters say they are necessary for long term stability.

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27/04/2026

Following the announcement, 's share price declined by 4.66%, closing at Tk38.90.

The sell-off is notable given the company's recent strategic development. On 24 March, Runner announced a Master Supply and Manufacturing Agreement (MSMA) with Auto Industry Company to explore local production of electric vehicles. While the partnership marks a significant step forward for Bangladesh's automotive sector, the company noted that the final investment size and financial impact are yet to be determined.

The move comes shortly after a similar decision by major foreign investor , which on 9 April announced plans to offload 50 lakh shares from its holding of 1.83 crore shares. The simultaneous exits by a sponsor and a foreign shareholder have sparked unease among market participants.

According to a regulatory filing with the Dhaka Stock Exchange today, Ahmed plans to complete the sale by 30 April through both public and block markets at the prevailing market price.

02/04/2026

"The interim government must recognise, as I am sure Prof Yunus does, that unlike the political and which are inwardly focused, the is external facing. support from foreign institutions, sovereign wealth funds, and private sector are critical. , and are crucial elements of finance. If capital markets don't work, most likely the rest of the economy is not working. A dedicated person liaising with foreign investors is a crucial resource. This is my core message."

Excerpt from the article written by Tanvir Ghani, titled: Can Bangladesh be the next ‘breakout nation’?
dated 8 October 2024, which was published in The Daily Star.

Link to the full article is given below:
https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/can-bangladesh-be-the-next-breakout-nation-3722121

02/04/2026

Tanvir Ghani,President, The Osiris Group, has been appointed as special assistant to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on investment and capital markets, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division today (2 April).

Tanvir Ghani serves as the President of The Osiris Group, bringing decades of leadership experience in global investment management, private equity, and corporate finance. Before joining Osiris, he was President at Tybourne Capital Management, one of Asia's largest funds with approximately $8 billion in AUM.

Prior to Tybourne, Tanvir held senior roles at Goldman Sachs as Managing Director in Hedge & Private Equity Advisory, and at Wells Fargo as Vice President in Corporate & Commercial Banking. His expertise in capital markets, investment strategy, and advisory has been instrumental in driving growth and long-term value creation.

In addition to his executive roles, Tanvir is an Advisory Board Member at Columbia University. He holds an M.A. in International Finance from Columbia University, USA.

20/03/2026

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