BSEC seeks 5-year extension for banks' capital market fund to avert withdrawals
The Business Standard (National) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
The tenure for special funds of Tk200 crore per bank, formed in 2020 to enhance liquidity in the capital market, is scheduled to expire in December.
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- To avert withdrawal pressure as maturity looms, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has urged the central bank to extend the tenure of banks' special capital market investment funds by five years.
- To bolster liquidity in the capital market under a long-term plan, Bangladesh Bank initially permitted each scheduled bank in 2020 to form a dedicated Tk200 crore special fund for stock market investment, with a five-year tenure set to expire in February 2025.
- Against this background, the BSEC requested the BB to consider extending the special fund facility for a further five years, from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031 and enhancing the maximum fund size from Tk200 crore to Tk300 crore for each scheduled bank.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | Tk200 crore | “The tenure for special funds of Tk200 crore per bank, formed in 2020 to enhance liquidity in the capital market, is scheduled to expire in December.” |
Date | 31 December 2026 | “Later, in response to requests from market stakeholders and persistent volatility, the central bank extended the fund's facility until 31 December 2026.” |
Figure | 90% | “A letter signed by BSEC Chairman Masud Khan on 29 October applauded the central bank's role in providing policy support to boost institutional participation in the capital market dominated 90% by retail investors.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The degree of which something is in high supply and demand, making it easily convertible to cash
“The tenure for special funds of Tk200 crore per bank, formed in 2020 to enhance liquidity in the capital market, is scheduled to expire in December.”
The state of being mature, ready or ripe.
Synonyms: adulthood, due date, matureness, ripeness
“To avert withdrawal pressure as maturity looms, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has urged the central bank to extend the tenure of banks' special capital market investment funds by five years.”
To lift, raise up.
Synonyms: heighten
“The tenure for special funds of Tk200 crore per bank, formed in 2020 to enhance liquidity in the capital market, is scheduled to expire in December.”
To plan an activity at a specific date or time in the future.
“The tenure for special funds of Tk200 crore per bank, formed in 2020 to enhance liquidity in the capital market, is scheduled to expire in December.”
To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.
“To bolster liquidity in the capital market under a long-term plan, Bangladesh Bank initially permitted each scheduled bank in 2020 to form a dedicated Tk200 crore special fund for stock market investment, with a five-year tenure set to expire in February 2025.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
The tenure for special funds of Tk200 crore per bank, formed in 2020 to enhance liquidity in the capital market, is scheduled to expire in December.
To avert withdrawal pressure as maturity looms, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has urged the central bank to extend the tenure of banks' special capital market investment funds by five years.
To bolster liquidity in the capital market under a long-term plan, Bangladesh Bank initially permitted each scheduled bank in 2020 to form a dedicated Tk200 crore special fund for stock market investment, with a five-year tenure set to expire in February 2025.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The tenure for special funds of _____ per bank, formed in 2020 to enhance liquidity in the capital market, is scheduled to expire in December.
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.To avert _____ pressure as maturity looms, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has urged the central bank to extend the tenure of banks' special capital market investment funds by five years.
3.To bolster liquidity in the _____ market under a long-term plan, Bangladesh Bank initially permitted each scheduled bank in 2020 to form a dedicated Tk200 crore special fund for stock market investment, with a five-year tenure set to expire in February 2025.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Banking & loans
Small businesses often find it hard to get bank loans. What problems does this cause, and what could be done about it?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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