CFA Society Bangladesh

Snapshots from the Policy Recommendation event at the Economic Reporters’ Forum Auditorium, Paltan, Dhaka on September 22, 2024 organized by CFA Society Bangladesh. The event aimed to present policy recommendations to the government, focusing on three key areas: the economy, capital markets, and the banking sector. The event was attended by numerous journalists from both digital and print media. Mr. Asif Khan, CFA, President of the Society presented the recommendations for the Economy and Banking Sector & Mr. Kazi Monirul Islam, CFA, CMT, Secretary of the Society presented the recommendations for the capital markets. Other Senior Society representatives, Mr. Md Iqbal Hossain, ACMA, CFA, FRM, Vice-President, Mr. Md. Minhaz Zia, CFA, Chair, Nomination Committee, Mr. Md Moniruzzaman, CFA, Director & Mr. Mahtab Osmani, CFA, Director, were also present during the discussion.

The Financial Express Bangladesh, published an article titled "Market-based IPO valuation need of the hour", highlighting a key recommendation from CFA Society Bangladesh. The recommendation was presented during a Policy Recommendation event held at the Economic Reporters’ Forum Auditorium in Paltan, Dhaka, on September 22, 2024. The event focused on providing policy suggestions to the government, addressing three critical areas: the economy, capital markets, and the banking sector.

The Business Standard, published an article titled "CFA Society recommends changing IPO valuation method", highlighting a key recommendation from the CFA Society Bangladesh. The recommendation was presented during a Policy Recommendation event held at the Economic Reporters’ Forum Auditorium in Paltan, Dhaka, on September 22, 2024. The event focused on providing policy suggestions to the government, addressing three critical areas: the economy, capital markets, and the banking sector.

The Daily Star, in their Star Business segment, published an article titled "Make loan defaulters' list public", highlighting a key recommendation from CFA Society Bangladesh. The recommendation was presented during a Policy Recommendation event held at the Economic Reporters’ Forum Auditorium in Paltan, Dhaka, on September 22, 2024. The event focused on providing policy suggestions to the government, addressing three critical areas: the economy, capital markets, and the banking sector.

The Business Standard organized a panel discussion today on the capital market of Bangladesh. Mr. Asif Khan, CFA, President, CFA Society Bangladesh, and Md Moniruzzaman, CFA, Director, CFA Society Bangladesh participated in the event. The conversation explored the future of Bangladesh’s capital markets, highlighting key challenges and opportunities.

Snapshots from the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program Ceremony at East West University. Prof. Shams Rahman, Vice Chancellor, EWU graced the event as Chief Guest. Mr. Asif Khan, CFA, President, CFA Society Bangladesh, Mr. Md Iqbal Hossain, ACMA, CFA, FRM, Vice-President, CFA Society Bangladesh & Mr. S M Galibur Rahman, CFA, Director, CFA Society Bangladesh spoke at the event. A special acknowledgment goes to Mr. Leo Vashkor Dewri, MBA, BSc (Hons), Lecturer, EWU, for his significant contributions in securing this affiliation   The event was jointly organized by CFA Society Bangladesh & EWU, Department of Business Administration, and was held at EWU campus on September 17, 2024.

CFA Society Bangladesh proudly congratulates our society member, Mr. Ashik Chowdhury, CFA, on his appointment as the new Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). With over two decades of experience in the financial industry, Mr. Chowdhury has held key leadership positions across diverse sectors, including investment banking, asset management, and corporate finance. We extend our best wishes to Mr. Chowdhury as he embarks on this important journey.

Celebrating the remarkable leadership of Md. Shaheen Iqbal, CFA, who receives a token of appreciation from a delegation of the newly elected board members of CFA Society Bangladesh. His tenure as President from 2020 to 2024 has been marked by dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment. Here's to a leader who has set the bar high.

CFA Society Bangladesh has elected its new officer bearers for 2 years starting July 1, 2024. Mr. Asif Khan, CFA, the Chairman of EDGE AMC Limited took over the role of society president from Mr. Shaheen Iqbal, CFA. Mr. Md Iqbal Hossain, ACMA, CFA, FRM, CFO and Head of Treasury at Sonali Bank PLC was elected as the vice-president. Mr. Kazi Monirul Islam, CFA, CMT, CEO at Shanta Asset Management became the Secretary, and Mr. Kazi Raquib-Ul Huq, CFA, Head of Capital Market and Wealth Management, BRAC Bank PLC assumed the role of Treasurer. Other directors include Mr. Md Moniruzzaman, CFA, CEO at Prime Bank Securities Limited, Mr. Mahtab Osmani, CFA, Executive Director of Corporate Banking at Standard Chartered Bank, and Mr. S M Galibur Rahman, CFA, Head of Research & Strategic Planning at Shanta Securities Ltd.