Bangladesh changes stock trading hours after new government office time

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has revised the capital market transaction hours following the new government office timings, reports bdnews24.com.

The capital market will now remain operational from 10:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., followed by a 10-minute post-closing session until 3 p.m., according to the new timetable announced on Tuesday.

A five-minute pre-opening session will also be held at 10:25 a.m.The new hours will take effect on November 15, according to BSEC spokesperson Mohammad Rezaul Karim.

The move followed the resumption of regular transaction hours for banks.