Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the leading bourse in the country, is actively seeking collaboration with Nasdaq Stockholm AB, a Swedish stock exchange, to bolster its strategic and dynamic growth initiatives.

In a recent meeting with Nasdaq Stockholm President Adam Kostyal on Tuesday (7 May), DSE Chairman Prof Hafiz Muhammad Hasan Babu emphasized the importance of establishing a fruitful and enduring bilateral relationship with the Nordic stock exchange, as per a press statement from DSE.

During their discussion, Prof Hafiz provided an overview of various facets of Bangladesh’s capital market to Adam.

Since 2014, DSE has been leveraging Nasdaq OMX’s X-Treme iNet matching engine and Trapets AB’s InstantWatch market surveillance software, both based in Sweden, to modernize its trading infrastructure.

Additionally, the DSE chairman explored avenues for knowledge exchange, collaboration on product and technology advancement, market monitoring and surveillance enhancement, expansion of financial literacy initiatives, and facilitation of foreign investment.

He expressed confidence that with the cooperation of Nasdaq Stockholm, Bangladesh’s capital market will thrive.

The parties also deliberated on the prospect of formalizing their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Furthermore, Prof Hafiz extended an invitation to Adam Kostyal to visit DSE at his convenience, which was positively received by the Nasdaq Stockholm president.

In another meeting, Prof Hafiz engaged with European Union President for European Markets Roland Chai and Adam Kostyal to explore opportunities for collaboration between DSE and European stock exchanges in advancing Bangladesh’s capital market.

Adam Kostyal provided insights into the role of Nasdaq Stockholm AB’s board of directors, the exchange’s product portfolio, listing and de-listing procedures, market management protocols, and governance practices.

Overall, these discussions underscore DSE’s proactive approach in fostering strategic partnerships to propel the growth of Bangladesh’s capital market.

One of the listed companies, IFIC Bank PLC discloses its financial reports for the first quarter, (January – March 24).

The company’s Consolidated earnings per share (EPS) was Tk 0.22 paisa in Q1 of the current financial year (January – March 24). Consolidated EPS was Tk 0.34(restated) paisa during the same period last year. As of March 31, 2024, at the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year, the company’s Consolidated net asset value (NAV) per share stood at Tk 19.96.

One of the listed companies, BRAC Bank PLC discloses its financial reports for the first quarter, (January – March 24).

The company’s Consolidated earnings per share (EPS) was Tk 1.70 paisa in Q1 of the current financial year (January – March 24). Consolidated EPS was Tk 0.89 paisa during the same period last year. As of March 31, 2024, at the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year, the company’s Consolidated net asset value (NAV) per share stood at Tk 42.97.