Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has taken an initiative to introduce licensed agents to promote mutual funds, aiming to expand investment opportunities and increase participation of retail investors in the capital market, its Chairman Masud Khan said on Monday.

"Initiatives have also been taken to reform the initial public offering (IPO) policy, frame rules for direct listing and introduce new investment products," he said at a seminar held at the multipurpose hall of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Tower in Nikunja marking "World Investor Week 2026."

The BSEC chairman said the draft of the reformed IPO policy will be published within a couple of days to seek public opinion.

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