The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) began its journey in 10th October of 1995 from Chittagong City through the cry-out trading system with the promise to create a state-of-the art bourse in the country. Founder members of the proposed Chittagong Stock Exchange approached the Bangladesh Government in January 1995 and obtained the permission of the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 1995 for establishing the country’s second stock exchange. The Exchange comprised of twelve Board members, presided by Mr. Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury (MP) and run by an independent secretariat from the very first day of its inception. CSE was formally opened by then Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh on November 4, 1995

1. Chittagong Stock Exchange
BACKGROUND
The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) began its journey in 10th October of 1995
from Chittagong City through the cry-out trading system with the promise to create a state-
of-the art bourse in the country. Founder members of the proposed Chittagong Stock
Exchange approached the Bangladesh Government in January 1995 and obtained the
permission of the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 1995 for
establishing the country’s second stock exchange. The Exchange comprised of twelve
Board members, presided by Mr. Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury (MP) and run by an
independent secretariat from the very first day of its inception. CSE was formally opened by
then Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh on November 4, 1995.
MISSION
The Chittagong Stock Exchange believes that a dynamic, automated, transparent stock exchange is
needed in Bangladesh. It works towards an effective, efficient and transparent market of
international standard to serve and invest in Bangladesh in order to facilitate the competent
entrepreneurs to raise capital and accelerate industrial growth for overall benefit of the economy
and keep pace with the global advancements.
Vision
Aspire a global standard transaction place of securities and financial product.
OBJECTIVES
 Develop a strong platform for entrepreneurs raising capital;
 Provide a fully automated trading system with most modern amenities to ensure:
quick, easy, accurate transactions and easily accessible to all;
 Undertake any business relating to the Stock Exchange, such as a clearing
house, securities depository center or similar activities;
 Develop a professional service culture through mandatory corporate membership;
 Provide an investment opportunity for small and large investors;
 Attract non-resident Bangladeshis to invest in Bangladesh stock market;
 Collect preserve and disseminate data and information on stock exchange;
 Develop a research cell for analyzing status of the market and economy.