Rule · BB · 1 Jul 2026
The Securities and Derivatives Department (SDAD) of Bangladesh Bank has issued Circular Letter No.-09 to establish policy guidelines for scheduled commercial banks investing in non-listed securities. This directive formally defines the term “OPEN-END MUTUAL FUND” and introduces a standardized quarterly return form that banks must submit as of June 2026. All other reporting obligations previously outlined under SDAD Circular Letter No.-04/2019 remain fully in effect and unchanged.
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SDAD Circular Letter No.-09
Securities and Derivatives Department (SDAD) 17 Falgun 1433 Date: -------------------- 01 July 2026
Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer of all Scheduled Commercial Banks
Subject: Policy regarding investment by scheduled banks in Non-listed Securities.
Dear Sir,
Yours faithfully,
(Md. Afzalur Rahman)
Chief Executive Officer (SDAD)
Phone: 9530093
INVESTMENT IN OPEN-END MUTUAL FUND
Bank NameDate- (DD/MM/YY) (Figure in Thousand Tk.)
SL
Capital of the banking Company Mutual Fund Number of Units Purchased Total Cost Price No. of Units Purchased as a % of No. of unit approved Total Cost Price as % of Total Capital Components Paid Up Statutory Reserve Retained Earnings Share Premium Name No. of Units approved No. of Units issued Face Value (per unit) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12=10/7 13=11/(2+3+4+5) Total
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