, Oct. 8 -- Bangladesh's capital market has contracted by about 48 percent over the past 15 years due to persistent irregularities and poor coordination among key institutions, said Commissioner of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Md Saifuddin on Wednesday.

Speaking at a seminar titled 'Empowering Investors through Emerging Technology and Digital Finance', organised by the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Tuesday marking World Investor Week, Saifuddin said the prolonged inefficiency has eroded investors' confidence.

"Investors don't see us as good people. They think those who run the capital market are all corrupt; and unfortunately, there is reason behind that perception. We must change ourselves," he said.

The BS...