B Mirror Report: The Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC (CSE) organized a workshop today titled “BSEC (Public Offer of Equity Securities) Rules, 2025: Its Impact and Way Forward” at its head office in Chattogram, aiming to educate, enlighten, and engage senior officials, potential issuers, and capital market stakeholders on the latest regulatory revisions.

Shaifur Rahman Mazumdar, FCA, FCMA, Managing Director of CSE, emphasized the essential need for issuer companies and prospective listing candidates to correctly comprehend and comply with the updated rules. He noted that companies fulfilling all requirements can secure listings in the shortest possible time, reflecting the new regulations’ efficiency and effectiveness.

Shaifur Rahman also highlighted the capital market’s critical role as a long-term funding source, crucial for preventing further deterioration of the banking sector crisis. He encouraged stakeholders to actively promote the participation of Chattogram-based companies in the capital market.

The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Md. Iqbal Hossain, DBA, Additional Director of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), who was directly involved in drafting the 2025 rules. He clarified core concepts, explained key distinctions from prior regulations, and outlined the advantages of the new framework.

Representatives from UCB Investment Limited, including VP and Senior Manager H.A. Mamun and Md. Khaled Hasan, discussed the benefits of public listings and emphasized the comprehensive support role of issue managers in facilitating a smooth listing process.

Mohammad Mahadi Hasan, CFA, Chief Regulatory Officer (CRO) of CSE, delivered the closing remarks, pointing out a notable shift in the listing procedure: stock exchanges now have the authority to grant listing approvals directly. He stressed that understanding the process is essential for accurate institutional evaluation and investor protection.

The workshop concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, where experts noted that lack of knowledge regarding correct listing procedures often leads to delays, complications, or application rejections. They expressed hope that selecting eligible companies and adhering to streamlined processes will make the listing process faster, more efficient, and mutually beneficial for all stakeholders.