DHAKA, July 16, 2026 (BSS) – The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) today clarified recent media reports on the proposed amendments to the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Margin) Rules, 2025, saying some reports published before the official release of the draft contained incomplete, misleading and baseless information.

In a press release, the regulator said the draft amendment was approved in principle at the Commission's 913th meeting and is yet to be finalized.

The BSEC said the proposed amendments are intended to remove practical and operational complexities in the existing rules and make the regulatory framework simpler, more effective and easier to implement for stockbrokers, merchant banks and other market intermediaries.

According to the Commission, the draft has been prepared taking into consideration the views and practical experiences of stakeholders to develop a realistic and investor-friendly margin management framework.

The regulator said the draft amendment will be published shortly in national newspapers and on the BSEC's website to seek public opinion. 

The final version of the Margin Rules, 2025 will be approved only after reviewing feedback from investors and other stakeholders.

The Commission urged all concerned not to spread speculative or partial information before the official publication of the draft, warning that such reports could create unnecessary confusion among investors.

It also reiterated its commitment to protecting investors' interests and ensuring the orderly development of the country's capital market.