Dhaka, June 26 -- In a bid to enhance investment in the stock markets of the country, necessary guidelines are needed besides relaxations of rules for special investment fund for banks, experts and economists stressed.

To boost liquidity in the capital market, the government established a special fund of Tk 200 crore for each scheduled bank in February 2020. Under specific guidelines, banks are allowed to invest this fund in the capital market.

When contacted, eminent economist, Professor Dr. Muhammad Mahbub Ali told The New Nation on Wednesday, "Guidelines needed for banks, especially for Islami banks, to invest it's fund to the stock markets. Such things will boost investment in the stock markets."

The expert said, the government als...