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BSEC lifts trading restrictions on frozen beneficiary accounts

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has removed trading restrictions on frozen beneficiary accounts, though cash withdrawals remain prohibited.

The Business Standard ยท 3 November 2026, 6:45 PM

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has officially lifted trading restrictions previously imposed on frozen beneficiary accounts. According to a spokesperson for the commission, account holders are now permitted to engage in active trading and adjust their margin facilities. Despite this relaxation, the regulator confirmed that the strict freeze on cash withdrawals remains in full effect.