An Apprisal of the Activities of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh

Abstract

Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) the national investment house established in 1976, till now is the lone organization to perform the activities of creating demand for securities and on the other hand to ensure the supply of securities in Bangladesh capital markets. The establishment of ICB was a major step in a series of measures undertaken by the govemment to accelerate the pace of industrialization and develop a well-organized and vibrant capital market. Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) the national investment house is the long organization to perform the activities of creating demand for securities in Bangladesh capital markets. In recent years with the changing economic climate, the Govemment of Bangladesh has emphasized the development of ICB. Government is also trying to develop the ICB through diflerent policy measllres, even though the rate of development is not up to expectation. Thus, the situation warrants detailed examination of the activities of ICB.