Based on an official announcement by TBS News.
A comprehensive investor survey conducted from January 1 to February 25, 2026, involving 101 respondents from diverse sectors, has revealed cautious optimism regarding Bangladesh's capital market outlook for the year ahead. The survey identified political stability and market liquidity as the principal concerns among investors as they assess opportunities in the domestic stock market.
The findings come amid a period of significant activity in Bangladesh's financial sector. The Dhaka Stock Exchange suspended trading hours by 30 minutes due to fuel crisis pressures, while auditors flagged going concern issues for 37 listed companies. Notable corporate developments included BAT Bangladesh reporting a Tk714 crore relocation cost following factory shutdown, and BRAC Bank's move to surrender its trustee licence for mutual fund operations.
Market participants have proposed several measures to strengthen the capital market, including mandatory listing requirements for large firms and comprehensive tax reforms. Senior banking officials have called for increased investment ceilings on government securities and waived capital gains taxation on treasury bills. Recent market movements have shown volatility, with stock prices rebounding sharply following government decisions to maintain fuel pricing levels, reflecting investor sensitivity to macroeconomic policy shifts.
Source
Official announcement by TBS News
Published on: 05 April 2026
Original release: https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/stocks
