UNDP to support Bangladesh’s capital market through thematic bond development

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has assured support to Bangladesh’s capital market by strengthening the thematic bond market to promote green and sustainable finance.The assurance came on Wednesday following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and UNDP at the BSEC headquarters in Agargaon.BSEC Commissioner Khondoker Rashed Maqsood and UNDP Bangladesh Resident Representative Stefan Liller signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations.Speaking at the event, Khondoker Rashed Maqsood said BSEC, as the market regulator, remains committed to the continuous improvement of market governance.“By strengthening good governance, enhancing transparency and reinforcing investor confidence, we are working to build a robust and credible market structure. Through partnerships with UNDP and other stakeholders, BSEC will continue its efforts to ensure a supportive, predictable and resilient regulatory environment,” he said.Rashed also underscored the importance of establishing the capital market as a long-term ...

• 28 Jan 2026