Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has proposed significant amendments to the Debt Securities Rules, 2021, aiming to strengthen the country's sustainable finance framework and introduce new classes of bonds.

The draft guidelines now published on BSEC's website for public consultation until 8 October 2025, outline reporting, monitoring, and disclosure requirements for bond issuers.

The proposed amendments introduce several thematic bonds, including gender bonds, orange bonds, and sustainability bonds, alongside updated provisions for green and social bonds. These instruments are designed to attract investments into projects promoting environmental sustainability, gender equality, and social developm...