Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Bangladesh Capital Market Investor Association (BCIA) on Sunday expressed optimism that Bangladesh's capital market will rebound within the next six months if the newly elected BNP government takes prudent and timely measures.

In a statement congratulating the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for its landslide victory and absolute majority in the 13th parliamentary election, the investors' body said the government's first six months in office would be crucial for rebuilding the economy.

BCIA said it firmly expects that the ruling party and a strong opposition will work in coordination to restore the fragile banking system, the battered capital market and the overall struggling trade, commerce and financial management...