Accra:Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market A seminar titled 'Smart Investing Investor Awareness, Market Integrity and Fraud Prevention' was held at the Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM) multipurpose hall to commemorate 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). It aligned with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) World Investor Week theme, which emphasizes investor resilience, digital fraud, and fraud awareness under the global slogan "Invest in your future, secure it today."
BICM Associate Professor Faisal Ahmed Khan delivered the keynote paper at the seminar, which was presided over by BICM Executive President Wajid Hasan Shah. BASM Director General Kamrul Anam Khan and Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Executive Director Mohammad Shafiul Azam participated as special guests.
During the seminar, Kamrul Anam Khan advised investors to make independent, well-considered investment decisions. He stressed the importance of reviewing personal accounts and making informed choices, warning against blindly following others to avoid losses.
Mohammad Shafiul Azam highlighted the role of market stakeholders as vigilant gatekeepers to protect investors, emphasizing the need for immediate action against fraudulent activities to safeguard market integrity.
In his address, Wajid Hasan Shah pointed out that many local share market participants focus on short-term profits. He emphasized that the capital market is fundamentally for long-term investments in sound companies, which provide better returns over time.
The seminar also included BICM Director (Administration and Finance) Nazmuch Salekin, faculty members, officials, and invited guests from both institutions.