DBA welcomes BSEC initiative to amend margin rules

The DSE brokers association of Bangladesh (DBA) has welcomed the steps of the capital market regulator to amend the margin rules, 2025, calling it a realistic and market-friendly move for the country’s capital market.

In a press release today (18 July), the association said under the leadership of BSEC Chairman Masud Khan, the regulatory body is actively pursuing updates to the policy, drawing praise from capital market stakeholders.

The DBA believes that the amended margin rules will help establish a balanced, modern, and forward-looking regulatory framework, which will play a crucial role in the orderly, transparent, and sustainable development of Bangladesh’s capital market.

The DBA expressed hope that the draft of the amended margin rules will soon be published for public opinion. After reviewing the draft, the DBA will submit its detailed feedback and recommendations to the Commission if necessary.

DBA President Saiful Islam stated that the DBA fully supports the reform activities undertaken by the BSEC to make Bangladesh’s capital market stronger, more modern, and investor-friendly.

“The DBA remains ready to work closely with the BSEC in all necessary reform activities for the development of the country’s capital market in the future,” he said.

In an official statement, the DBA expressed deep appreciation for a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the BSEC on 13 July. The meeting brought together representatives from both the DBA and the Bangladesh Merchant Bankers Association (BMBA).

Capital market leaders praised the chairman and the BSEC commissioners for listening to their proposals, suggestions, and operational concerns regarding the draft framework.

According to the DBA, the market regulator’s reassurance that stakeholder feedback will be integrated into the reform process signals a highly positive, market-friendly approach. The association believes that the upcoming revised Margin Rules will pave the way for a modern, balanced, and sustainable regulatory framework, crucial for ensuring long-term transparency and orderly development in Bangladesh’s capital market.

On 14 July, the BSEC approved draft amendments to the Margin Rules, 2025, relaxing several restrictive provisions introduced last November to improve market liquidity and make margin lending more accessible.