The Dhaka Stock Exchange Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) has welcomed the decision to allow trading to resume in beneficiary owner (BO) accounts that had remained suspended for an extended period, saying the move could help revive activity in the stock market.
The accounts were suspended following requests from various government agencies and decisions by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the association said in a press release on Wednesday.
DBA said it had submitted a written application to BSEC Chairman Masud Khan on 20 July 2026, requesting the reopening of long-suspended accounts where no legal restriction or prohibition imposed by a regulatory or government agency remained in force.
DBA President Saiful Islam thanked the commission for considering the application and deciding to restore trading access to the accounts.
Initially over 100 of the 617 frozen accounts were set to resume trading, according to BSEC officials.
The association expects the decision to make a substantial volume of previously locked shares available for trading, potentially increasing market liquidity and transaction volumes while encouraging more active investor participation.
It also believes the move could help restore investor confidence in the stock market.
The impact could extend to stockbrokers and merchant banks that provide margin loans to investors. DBA said the reopening would help these institutions overcome prolonged financial and commercial difficulties and resume normal business operations.
The association added that the decision could strengthen the financial capacity and operational continuity of affected institutions, while contributing to broader market activity.
DBA said it remained committed to working with BSEC and other stakeholders to support government plans and initiatives aimed at developing and maintaining stability in the country’s capital market.
