Chief Adviser’s five directives to boost capital market 

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has given five specific directives to boost the country’s capital market.

The Chief Adviser held a meeting with concerned authorities  and stakeholders of the country’s capital market at the State Guesthouse Jamuna on Sunday.

According to the Chief Adviser's Press wing, he gave five specific directives to address the issues related to the country's capital market and keep it vibrant through necessary quick reforms.

Five Directives are

Taking necessary steps to reduce the government's shareholding in government-owned multinational companies and including them in the capital market;

Taking necessary steps, including incentives, to encourage large domestic companies;

Bringing in foreign experts to reform the capital market within three months to prevent manipulation by vested interests;

Taking strict actions against everyone involved in irregularities;

And taking measures to encourage business organizations that require large loans to reduce their dependence on bank loans and raise funds from the capital market through bonds and equities.

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Khondoker Rashed Maqsood were also present.