Countries / South Asia
Investing in Bangladesh
A garment-export-led economy where formal capital markets are still developing relative to the size of GDP, and government savings instruments carry outsized trust.
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Currency
- Bangladeshi taka
- Main exchange
- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) & Chittagong Stock Exchange
- Regulator
- Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)
How people invest in Bangladesh
National Savings Certificates are a household staple offering government-backed returns above bank deposit rates; real estate, gold, and DSE-listed bank and textile shares make up the rest.
National Savings CertificatesReal estateGoldDSE equities
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Bangladesh use?
Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka.
What is the main stock exchange in Bangladesh?
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) & Chittagong Stock Exchange, overseen by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).
What do people in Bangladesh typically invest in?
National Savings Certificates are a household staple offering government-backed returns above bank deposit rates; real estate, gold, and DSE-listed bank and textile shares make up the rest.