The Bangladesh Merchant Bankers Association (BMBA) has welcomed the capital market-friendly measures included in the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27, saying the initiatives are expected to restore investor confidence, attract fresh investment and support the long-term development of the country's capital market.
In a statement on Wednesday, the association thanked the government for introducing a series of fiscal incentives aimed at strengthening the capital market and creating a more investment-friendly environment.
The BMBA said the budget's "timely and pragmatic" measures would help rebuild investor confidence, deepen the market, enhance its stability and contribute to Bangladesh's long-term economic growth.
The association particularly welcomed the extension of tax incentives for initial public offerings (IPOs), tax benefits for zero-coupon bonds, dividend-related tax incentives, supportive measures for the banking sector and the rationalisation of the tax structure for mutual funds.
According to the BMBA, these policy initiatives are expected to encourage more companies to raise funds through the capital market, promote the development of new investment instruments and improve overall market efficiency.
The association also reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the government, regulators and other stakeholders to support ongoing reforms, modernise the capital market and help build a sustainable, investment-friendly financial ecosystem.
BMBA Secretary General Sumit Poddar thanked the government and policymakers for incorporating capital market-focused measures into the budget and expressed hope that their effective implementation would accelerate the market's recovery and sustainable growth.
Parliament passed the FY2026-27 budget on Tuesday, while the Finance Bill 2026 was approved a day earlier.
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