B Mirror Report: Finance and Planning Minister Ameer Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said that public confidence in the stock market, which has been lost, must be restored. He emphasized that the market must operate with full transparency, and there can be no compromise on this matter. “Overall, we have a plan for a major transformation of the entire stock market. If implemented, it will bring a significant revolution to the market,” he stated.

He made these comments on Friday morning (February 20) while speaking to journalists in Chattogram.

The minister told reporters that although the stock market has risen slightly, it should not be seen as a complete recovery. “This small increase is good news, of course, but it won’t make the market robust. Perhaps public confidence has grown because of the hope in a democratic government. I wouldn’t call this increase significant,” he said.

He added that a comprehensive reform is needed in the stock market. Laws and regulations related to the market and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) will need to be revised to create a better environment. The goal is to bring quality stocks to the market and provide opportunities for the public to invest. Both domestic and foreign funds need to be attracted to the stock market.

He further stated that development of the stock market will contribute to nationwide development. “Through this market, production, exports