Published: 02:14 AM, 19 March 2023 Last Update: 08:59 AM, 19 March 2023
BD sustains banks, stock market despite restless global economy
Says BSEC Chairman
Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, Chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has said that Bangladesh has been able to sustain banks and stock market despite the existing restless scenario of global economy. It is a great achievement, he further said. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her team deserve thanks for this, Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam commented.
Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam made the above remarks on Saturday while addressing a program on investment education in Bogura. He stated that banks are closing down in countries like the United States of America and Switzerland. Strikes are going on in various parts of England and France, Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam said. Airports in Germany have come to a closure due to strikes, he added. Bangladesh is in a much better position compared to these instances, he said.
The BSEC Chairman laid emphasis on collective efforts to increase investments and savings in the country in days to come. He expressed gratefulness to everyone including the Prime Minister's Office for their cooperation. Transactions through participation will make the secondary market vibrant, Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam said.
Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam said that he visited Qatar with the Prime Minister a few days ago. He told the audiences that businessmen of different countries have a very positive approach to Bangladesh regarding foreign investment. He referred to the road shows and investors' summit organized by BSEC even during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Professor Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam placed importance on acquiring skills with artificial intelligence and Chat GPT for dealing with economic challenges in future. Bangladesh will be able to reach a trillion dollars economy if GDP growth and investment ambience are in right shape, the BSEC Chairman asserted.
