Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC (CSE) has launched its sixth two-day certificate training programme on commodity derivatives in Dhaka, bringing together capital market participants as Bangladesh moves closer to establishing a commodity exchange, according to a press release said. The programme began on Sunday, 5 July 2026, at the multipurpose hall of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), with participation from CSE and DSE TREC holders alongside other market stakeholders.
The training is being held at the BSEC premises in Dhaka with the aim of strengthening market knowledge and preparing professionals for an emerging commodity derivatives segment, as regulatory and institutional groundwork for a future exchange continues to advance.
The event was inaugurated by BSEC Commissioner Md Nafiz Al Tarik, CFA, FRM, while CSE Managing Director Md Saifur Rahman Majumdar, FCA, FCMA and BSEC Executive Director and Spokesperson Md Abul Kalam were also present, alongside senior officials from the regulator and the exchange.
In his inaugural address, Md Nafiz Al Tarik thanked CSE for its efforts to establish Bangladesh’s first commodity exchange, noting that most preparatory work had already been completed and that the remaining tasks should be finalised quickly with policy-level support from BSEC. He emphasised that the country’s current market structure allows for the launch of a commodity exchange at any feasible stage and expressed optimism that Bangladesh’s first futures-based, cash-settled commodity exchange could be introduced soon.
He also cautioned that the two-day training period was not sufficient for full mastery of commodity markets, but described the programme as a foundational step for participants. He encouraged attendees to continue learning and preparing for active participation in the segment, saying the training marked only the beginning of a longer professional development process.
In his welcome remarks, Md Saifur Rahman Majumdar said that while the equity market still requires further strengthening, it is equally important to develop new market segments to build a complete financial ecosystem. He said a commodity derivatives exchange is now a necessity for Bangladesh’s financial market and noted that both regulatory and technological frameworks have already been completed. He added that infrastructure for equity derivatives is also ready, while work continues on intermediaries and broader ecosystem development.
He further said that over the past three years, multiple training and awareness programmes have been conducted to prepare market professionals who will eventually operate trading terminals in the commodity exchange. He expressed hope that a full-fledged commodity exchange structure could be launched within the coming months.
BSEC Executive Director and Spokesperson Md Abul Kalam said most of the foundational work for the commodity derivatives market has already been completed by CSE and BSEC. Sharing his experience of being involved from the early stages, he highlighted both opportunities and challenges in the Bangladeshi context and urged participants to prepare themselves for active engagement in the new market segment.
He called on stakeholders to equip themselves for participation in what he described as a new phase of the capital market’s development.
