The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Wednesday organised a day-long training programme on “Primary Investment Education (Financial Literacy)” for investors and potential investors in the capital market.

The programme was held at the multipurpose hall of the BSEC Building in the capital's Agargaon area, with around 100 teachers and students from the Department of Finance and Banking of Dhaka Commerce College taking part, according to a press release.

BSEC Executive Director Mir Mosharraf Hossain Chowdhury inaugurated the event.

BSEC Director Sheikh Mahbub Ur Rahman spoke on “Fundamentals of Financial Literacy”, while Additional Director Sk. Md Lutful Kabir discussed “Investment Risk and Investor's Protection.” BSEC Commissioner Nafeez Al Tarik delivered a detailed presentation on “Financial Planning.”

The training covered basic concepts of capital market investment, investment accounts and risk management, investor rights and protection, personal financial planning, long-term investment strategies, and informed investment decision-making, both from theoretical and practical perspectives.

Participants took part actively in the question-and-answer session and exchanged views on various real-life issues related to investment.

At the closing session, Commissioner Nafeez Al Tarik delivered concluding remarks. Certificates were distributed among the participating teachers and students at the end of the programme.

BSEC said it will continue organising such investment education programmes for educational institutions, investors, and potential investors across the country in the future.