Press Release

BRAC Bank 2nd Subordinated Bond Begins Trading at DSE’s Alternative Trading Board

A significant milestone has been achieved in Bangladesh’s capital market as the BRAC Bank 2nd Subordinated Bond officially commenced trading on the Alternative Trading Board (ATB) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange.

The listing and successful commencement of trading mark a landmark achievement not only for BRAC Bank PLC and BRAC EPL Investments Limited, but also for the broader development of Bangladesh’s debt capital market ecosystem.

Traditionally, subordinated bonds in Bangladesh were subscribed primarily by institutional investors such as banks, insurance companies, and investment funds, limiting participation from retail and high-net-worth individual (HNI) investors and resulting in low secondary market liquidity. Breaking away from this conventional structure, the BRAC Bank 2nd Subordinated Bond successfully onboarded 772 investors across both institutional and non-institutional segments, creating a diversified investor base and strengthening the potential for an active secondary market.

On the first day of trading, 23 bonds were traded with a turnover of approximately BDT 2.2 Crore, demonstrating encouraging investor participation and validating the bond’s liquidity potential. With investors across multiple categories, the bond is expected to contribute to greater market depth, enhanced liquidity, and stronger investor confidence in Bangladesh’s corporate bond market.

To commemorate the occasion, a ceremonial “Ring the Bell” event was held at the Dhaka Stock Exchange in the presence of senior leadership representatives from the participating institutions. Representing BRAC Bank PLC were Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, MD & CEO; M Masud Rana FCA, AMD & CFO; and Nazmul Ahsan, Head of Treasury. Representing BRAC EPL Investments Limited was Syed Rashed Hussain, CEO, alongside team members. Senior officials from the Dhaka Stock Exchange, including Nuzhat Anwar, MD, and Mohammad Asadur Rahman FCS, COO, were also present at the event.

The successful journey from structuring to listing reflects the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders involved and signals growing momentum toward developing a more vibrant, inclusive, and accessible bond market in Bangladesh. The institutions expressed optimism that the bond will continue to trade actively and deliver sustainable value to investors while contributing meaningfully to the long-term growth of the country’s capital market.

The successful journey from structuring to listing reflects the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders involved and signals growing momentum toward developing a more vibrant, inclusive, and accessible bond market in Bangladesh. The institutions expressed optimism that the bond will continue to trade actively while contributing to the long-term growth of the country’s capital market.