Accra:Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market A seminar titled 'Smart Investing Investor Awareness, Market Integrity and Fraud Prevention' was held on Sunday at the Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM) multipurpose hall as part of World Investor Week 2026.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the event was jointly organized by BICM and the Bangladesh Academy for Securities Markets (BASM). The seminar aligned with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) World Investor Week theme, emphasizing investor resilience, digital fraud, and fraud awareness.
BICM Associate Professor Faisal Ahmed Khan presented the keynote paper. The seminar was presided over by BICM Executive President Wajid Hasan Shah, with BASM Director General Kamrul Anam Khan and Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Executive Director Mohammad Shafiul Azam attending as special guests.
During his address, BASM Director General Kamrul Anam Khan encouraged investors to make informed, independent investment decisions, warning against following others blindly. BSEC Executive Director Mohammad Shafiul Azam stressed the importance of market stakeholders acting as vigilant gatekeepers to protect investors and halt fraudulent activities immediately.
BICM Executive President Wajid Hasan Shah highlighted the tendency of local share market participants to pursue short-term profits. He reiterated that the capital market is meant for long-term investments, which can yield superior returns over time.
The seminar was also attended by BICM Director (Administration and Finance) Nazmuch Salekin, faculty members, officials, and invited guests from both institutions.