The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) managing director emphasized the significance of sustainable reporting for ensuring good governance and transparency in companies during a seminar on “Sustainable Practice and Untapped Investment Opportunities. He highlighted the relevance of sustainable reporting to corporate social responsibility, business sustainability, and the achievement of sustainable development goals. He noted that only around 4 percent of the 356 listed companies on the DSE adhere to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) frameworks.
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner, the event’s chief guest, discussed the need to protect investors’ interests, reduce income inequality, and attract investors from regions beyond Dhaka and Chattogram. He stressed the importance of making long-term investments for a sustainable economy and encouraged efforts to modernize the stock market.
The DSE Chairman echoed the importance of governance and stable investments for attracting foreign investments. The seminar concluded “Global Investors’ Week 2023” and highlighted the role of sustainability and governance in the country’s stock market development.
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