The capital market will continue its operation in the interest of investors in any situation during the Covid-19 pandemic if the banking activities continue. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) said this against the backdrop of the government’s preparation for imposing full lockdown from April 14 next. A notice posted on the official website of the BSEC said: "[The] capital market will continue operation at [in] the interest of investors in any situation during the pandemic of Covid-19 if the banking activities continue."   Also read: Stock market reforms to fail if rumours rule the roost: Minister  It said all the transactions in the capital market will continue in the interest of investors and urged the investors not to pay heed to any rumor. According to sources at the BSEC, if the banks remain open during the lockdown, the capital market will also remain open. This instruction has been given to two stock exchanges -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE). Also read: BSEC to help boost startup, venture capital ecosystem: Chairman They said the commission has instructed the DSE to keep the capital market open if banks are open. The capital market will operate utilising smaller shifts and work-from-home facilities. Earlier, from March 26 to May 31 last year, transactions in the capital market were closed due to the outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic. Also read: Insider trading: BSEC probes Dominage Steel for 'unusual' stock movement

The Bangladesh Capital Market Fair (BCMF) has been scheduled to be held in London, home of the largest Bengali community outside of Bangladesh and West Bengal on Sunday, 10th October 2021. 

Robi Axiata Limited, the country’s leading digital service provider, is going to hit the trading floors in Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges on December 24.

Walton Hi-Tech Industries share trade is set to debut on September 23 in the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE).

Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) Chairman Asif Ibrahim has requested Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to consider the CSE's request of Tk 1,050 crore stimulus package for the retail investors and brokerage houses. 

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed the highest single-day rise on Sunday in seven years since the new index was introduced.