He said this during a meeting with a delegation of Chittagong Stock Exchange, PLC (CSE) at the head office of Bangladesh Bank on Monday (June 29). The delegation led by CSE Chairman AKM Habibur Rahman met the Governor.
The Governor said that if the capital market is expanded, the opportunities for long-term equity financing for entrepreneurs will increase, excessive dependence on bank loans will be reduced and an effective alternative source will be created to meet the growing financing needs of the private sector. If it is possible to increase the market capitalization of the capital market by at least 20 thousand crores in the financial year 2026-27, 25 thousand crores in the financial year 2027-28 and 30 thousand crores in the financial year 2028-29 and if this trend continues in the following years, the capital market will develop as a strong source of financing for the private sector. As a result, pressure on bank loans will be reduced, long-term investment opportunities will be expanded and sustainable economic growth will be easier to achieve.
In the meeting, the Governor also said that Bangladesh Bank has revised the rules for managing ‘Non-Resident Investors’ Taka Account (NITA) through FEID Circular No-02 issued on May 20, 2026. As per the revised instructions, the sale proceeds will be directly credited to the concerned neta and authorized dealer banks will ensure deduction of applicable capital gains tax and deposit to the government treasury. This will make the repatriation process easier, faster and cost-effective for foreign investors.
Managing Director M. was also present in the CSE delegation. Saifur Rahman Majumdar, General Manager Mortuza Alam and General Manager Mohammad Monirul Haque. At that time, concerned senior officials of Bangladesh Bank were also present.
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