Dhaka, July 14 -- BNP leader and former Commerce Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said on Monday that the share market has long been trapped in a vicious cycle, and sought government action to break this and restore investor confidence.

Addressing a capital market workshop, Khosru suggested that raising funds through government companies and project implementations, coupled with strong supervision, would build trust.

Economic Reporters Forum (ERF), DSE Brokerage Association (DBA), Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) jointly organised the workshop at the ERF office.

Khosru warned that excessive regulation can deter investment, emphasising that institutions should be allowed to operate independently with self-responsibility.

The BNP leader ...