DSE Trading Rules Explained | Part 1 – How the Dhaka Stock Exchange Works

​Before we explore the trading rules of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), it’s important to first understand how the exchange works. The DSE is the largest stock exchange in Bangladesh and the gateway for investors to buy and sell shares of listed companies. Knowing how the system works will give you confidence that your investments are safe, transparent, and regulated.

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What is the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)?
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​The DSE was established in 1954 and today operates as the primary marketplace for share trading in Bangladesh. Everything in the DSE is now fully automated.
This means if you buy or sell shares using our mobile trading app QuickTrade Pro, once your order is executed:

• The system automatically handles the settlement of funds and shares.
• You don’t need to do anything manually—profits or losses are adjusted automatically.
• The DSE guarantees settlement under its rules, while the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) regulates the process.

For investors, this makes the system very easy. You only need to focus on choosing the right stocks at the right price. All other processes—fund transfers, share settlements, and compliance—are taken care of by the DSE and your broker.

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Participants in the Market

The stock market works because different participants play their roles:

• Investors – Individuals, institutions, and non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) who buy and sell shares.
• Brokerage Houses – Licensed firms like Midway Securities Ltd., who connect investors to the DSE through trading platforms such as QuickTrade Pro.
• Regulators – Organizations like BSEC and the stock exchanges (DSE, CSE, CDBL) who monitor the system and ensure transparency and fairness.

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BO Account – The Starting Point

To invest in the DSE, the first requirement is a BO Account (Beneficiary Owner’s Account). Think of it as a bank account, but for your shares.
With a BO account:

• Your purchased shares are stored safely in electronic form.
• You can buy and sell through your broker.
• You receive dividends and other entitlements directly.

Opening a BO account is simple. You need:

1. National ID (NID)
2. A Bank Account in Bangladesh
3. A Nominee’s Photo

👉 At Midway Securities, you can open your BO account fully online—no need to visit any branch.

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​The Dhaka Stock Exchange is a fully automated and regulated marketplace. As an investor, you only need to focus on your trading decisions, while the system takes care of everything else.

In the next part of this series (Part 2), we’ll break down the trading rules of DSE—such as trading hours, settlement cycles, share categories, and price limits—in an easy-to-understand way.

At Midway Securities Ltd., we make investing even simpler with our QuickTrade Pro mobile app, designed to help you trade smarter and faster.

👉 Open your BO account today and get started in Bangladesh’s stock market with confidence.