Participants at a seminar on Saturday called for stronger collaboration among regulators, listed companies and governance professionals to ensure effective implementation of the proposed Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Corporate Governance Rules, 2026.
BSEC Chairman Masud Khan said the updated rules would strengthen transparency, accountability and sustainable corporate practices in Bangladesh’s capital market while boosting investor confidence.
He said governance professionals would play a crucial role in ensuring effective implementation of the proposed regulatory framework.
The BSEC chairman was speaking at a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme organised by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) on the proposed corporate governance rules at the BIM Auditorium in Dhaka, according to a press release.
Bangladesh Public Listed Companies Association (BPLCA) President Riad Mahmud stressed the need for closer cooperation among regulators, listed companies and governance professionals to facilitate smooth implementation of the new governance requirements.
Presenting the keynote paper, Mohammad Sanaullah, former president of ICSB and chief executive of Mohammad Sanaullah & Associates, highlighted the major changes proposed in the Corporate Governance Rules, 2026, and their implications for listed companies, boards of directors, audit committees, independent directors and company secretaries.
He also emphasised the importance of aligning corporate governance practices with international standards.
The technical session featured Walton Deputy Managing Director and Company Secretary Md. Rafiqul Islam, BRAC Bank Company Secretary Mahbubur Rahman and International Finance Corporation (IFC) Corporate Governance Officer Lopa Rahman, who shared practical insights on implementing the proposed rules, addressing compliance challenges and strengthening governance practices.
ICSB President Hossain Sadat, who chaired the session, reaffirmed the Institute's commitment to promoting professional excellence through continuous learning and capacity-building initiatives.
He said the institute would continue to enhance the professional capacity of governance practitioners to help them adapt to the evolving regulatory landscape.
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