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NameDhaka Stock Exchange
CountryBangladesh
Number of listed companies348
Domestic market capitalization57,007 million US$
SSE Partner ExchangeYes
Has annual sustainability reportNo
ESG reporting required as a listing ruleNo
Has written guidance on ESG reportingYes

Offers ESG related trainingYes
  • 20 May 2018 and 26 July 2018: Workshop on Corporate Transparency & Sustainability Reporting for listed companies.
  • 26 July 2018: Workshop on Corporate Transparency & Sustainability Reporting- Policies & Practice for listed companies and capital market regulators.

Market covered by sustainability-related indexNo
Has sustainability bond listing segmentNo
Has SME listing platformNo
Women on boards mandatory minimum ruleNo
Additional information
Organizational model of stock exchange
  • Public Limited Company, demutualized in 2013.

Regulatory bodies

Regulatory model
  • The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) is registered as a Public Limited Company and its activities are regulated by its Articles of Association, rules & regulations and by-laws along with the rules, order and notifications of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).  (Source).

About the stock exchange
  • Originally incorporated in 1954. Headquarters in Dhaka, Bangladesh. More on company here.
  • Public Company Limited by Share. Not listed company (Presently 266 shareholders).