The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) has been unable to launch Bangladesh’s first commodity exchange as the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has not yet approved the proposed products and broker registrations, despite more than four months passing since applications were filed. CSE had applied for approval of gold, silver, and crude palm oil trading, along with registration for five brokers, but both remain pending.
BSEC officials say the commission is positive about the initiative but is still reviewing legal and operational aspects before granting final approval. CSE claims it has completed all technical preparations, including automated trading tests, and is conducting five days of mock trading from December 19 to 23. Officials express frustration over the delay, noting that nearly Tk 100 crore has already been invested in the project.
The delay reflects regulatory indecision and limited experience with commodity markets in Bangladesh. Analysts suggest that faster approval could help diversify the country’s capital market, while further delays risk eroding investor confidence and slowing financial innovation.
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