The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) have reiterated their commitment to preventing market manipulation and strengthening investor protection through improved surveillance and regulatory oversight.

The pledge came during a high-level meeting between the BSEC and DSE surveillance teams held at the commission’s headquarters in Agargaon, according to a press release.

The two sides discussed measures to build a more transparent, efficient and accountable capital market by upgrading monitoring systems and adopting international best practices.

BSEC officials emphasized the need to modernize the country’s capital market surveillance framework and enhance real-time monitoring capacity at the stock exchange to quickly detect and deter irregular trading activities. They also highlighted the importance of aligning market operations with global regulatory standards to strengthen transparency, accountability and investor confidence.

The meeting reviewed ongoing initiatives by the DSE to identify and prevent market manipulation and other forms of misconduct. Both parties stressed that continued development of advanced surveillance tools is essential to safeguarding market integrity and protecting investors from fraudulent practices.

Acting BSEC Chairman Tanveer Habib Rahman led the commission delegation, while DSE Managing Director Nuzhat Anwar headed the exchange team. BSEC Commissioners Nahid Mahbub and Md. Nafiz Al Tarik, along with senior executives from both institutions, also attended the meeting.

The DSE delegation included Acting Chief Regulatory Officer Mohammad Shafiqul Islam Bhuiyan and other senior officials.

The meeting concluded with a joint commitment to maintain market discipline and prioritize long-term investor protection as a foundation for sustainable capital market development.

In a statement, BSEC Executive Director and Spokesperson Md. Abul Kalam said the commission would continue its zero-tolerance policy against market irregularities to ensure a fair, transparent and efficient capital market.