ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from the Bangladesh High Commission visited the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) headquarters on October 28, 2025, to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation in the financial sector. The delegation, headed by Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant (State Minister) to the Ministry of Finance of Bangladesh, included Mr. Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan. SECP Chairperson Mr. Akif Saeed, Commissioner Mr. Abdul Rahman Warraich, and other senior SECP officials hosted the delegation.
The discussions focused on fostering regulatory cooperation and knowledge sharing to strengthen financial systems in both countries. Both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining regular contact to ensure the continuity of initiatives beneficial to their economic development.
The SECP team shared insights into recent regulatory reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business, enhancing market transparency, and safeguarding investor interests. Dr. Chowdhury commended the SECP’s efforts and reiterated Bangladesh’s commitment to deepening cooperation in the financial sector. The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to strengthen economic and financial ties between the two nations.
