Empowering Women in Finance: Unveiling Barriers to Participation in Bangladesh’s Capital Market
Saturday, April 27, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
BIBM Auditorium
The Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM) hosted a seminar titled “Empowering Women in Finance: Unveiling Barriers to Participation in Bangladesh’s Capital Market” on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The seminar aimed to raise awareness about the importance of women’s participation in the capital market and to identify the barriers that hinder their participation.
The keynote speaker for the seminar was Ms. Kashfiya Sharmin, Assistant Professor at BIBM. In her presentation, Ms. Sharmin discussed the various factors that contribute to the underrepresentation of women in the capital market, including lack of financial literacy, cultural barriers, and limited access to investment opportunities.
The seminar also featured a panel discussion with three distinguished speakers:
- Ms. Majeda Khatun, CEO of ICB Capital Management and President of the Bangladesh Merchant Bankers Association (BMBA)
- Mr. Md. Shahidur Rahman, Managing Director of IBL Securities Ltd.
- Dr. Mohammad Tareq, Executive President of BIBM
The panelists discussed the following topics:
- The importance of women’s participation in the capital market
- The challenges faced by women investors
- Strategies to increase women’s participation in the capital market.
The seminar was well-attended by a diverse audience of women investors, financial professionals, and academics. The participants actively engaged in the discussions and expressed their appreciation for the valuable insights shared by the speakers.
Key Takeaways:
- Women’s participation in the capital market is essential for economic growth and development.
- There are a number of barriers that hinder women’s participation in the capital market, including lack of financial literacy, cultural barriers, and limited access to investment opportunities.
- There are a number of strategies that can be implemented to increase women’s participation in the capital market, such as providing financial literacy training, creating targeted investment products, and raising awareness about the benefits of investing in the capital market.
Call to Action:
- Encourage women to learn about the capital market and the benefits of investing.
- Support organizations that are working to increase women’s participation in the capital market.
- Advocate for policies that promote gender equality in the financial sector.
