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Plain-language guides to investing, tax and mutual funds in Bangladesh — from the Ekush Wealth Management team.

16 September 20269 min read

Dhaka Stock Exchange history: why the 1996 crash ended and the 2010 crash still has not.

The DSE crashed in 1996 and again in 2010. The first took eleven years to mend; sixteen years on, the second has not. Why one healed and the other did not.

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16 September 202610 min read

DSE since 2013: what has been fixed, and what has not.

Two recoveries, two banking scandals, a war, and bad loans finally admitted. What the monthly foreign ownership records show about the Dhaka Stock Exchange.

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16 September 20267 min read

Bangladesh’s interest rate cycle: the cost of borrowing turned two years ago.

The 10-year government bond rate has swung on a roughly eight-year rhythm for twenty years. It peaked at 12.60% in June 2024 and is 9.23% today — two-thirds down.

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30 August 202612 min read

How to Invest in Mutual Funds in Bangladesh: A Beginner's Guide

A step-by-step guide for first-time investors in Bangladesh — what to decide before you pick a fund, what it costs, how to open an account, and the mistakes to avoid.

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30 August 20268 min read

Why should you invest in Ekush Mutual Funds?

Why invest with Ekush: an owner-operated, BSEC-licensed asset manager. The three funds, who each one suits, what it costs, the risk factors, and how to open an account.

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30 August 20269 min read

What Is a Mutual Fund? A Plain Guide for Bangladeshi Investors

How mutual funds work in Bangladesh — units, NAV, open-end vs closed-end, how your money is protected, and how they compare with FDR and Sanchayapatra. Written for first-time investors.

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30 August 202610 min read

What Is an Asset Management Company in Bangladesh?

A plain-language guide to asset management companies in Bangladesh — what they do, what a BSEC licence requires, the role of trustee and custodian, and how to evaluate one before you invest.

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5 August 20269 min read

Provident Fund Investment in Bangladesh: Why Sanchayapatra's Lock-In Is Becoming a Constraint

How Bangladeshi provident funds are constrained by Sanchayapatra's lock-in, and what fixed income mutual funds offer instead — with rates, tax notes and worked examples.

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11 July 20269 min read

Sukuk in Bangladesh: A Shariah-Compliant Alternative to Bank Deposits

Bangladesh Government Sukuk (BGIS) is a Shariah-compliant, sovereign-backed alternative to bank deposits — with ~9–10% returns in 2026. How it works and how to buy.

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11 July 20268 min read

Which Bank Is Safe for Your Money in 2026? An Analysis of Bangladesh's Listed Banks

An objective, ratio-based ranking of Bangladesh's banks for FDR safety — capital adequacy, NPLs and provisioning — with the top 10 and how to read them yourself.

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11 July 20268 min read

Fixed Income Investment in Bangladesh: A Guide to Government Securities (GSEC) and Tax-Efficient Returns

A 2026 guide to fixed income in Bangladesh: Treasury Bill & Bond yields, how they compare to Sanchayapatra & FDR, and how to earn similar returns tax-free.

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10 July 20269 min read

Top 10 Mutual Funds in Bangladesh, Ranked by NAV — and the Four Things the Ranking Can't Tell You

The 10 best-performing mutual funds in Bangladesh by two-year NAV return to 25 August 2026 — plus the four things any ranking can't tell you before you invest.

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8 July 20266 min read

Tax Rebate on Investment in Bangladesh: The Complete 2026 Guide for Salaried Professionals

Paying more tax than you need to? Learn how investment tax rebates work in Bangladesh, what qualifies, and how much you can save — with worked examples.

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8 July 20268 min read

FDR vs DPS vs Sanchayapatra vs Mutual Funds: Where Should Your Money Actually Go?

FDR, DPS, Sanchayapatra or mutual funds? An honest side-by-side comparison of returns, tax benefits, liquidity and risk for savers in Bangladesh.

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8 July 20266 min read

The Power of SIP: How ৳5,000 a Month Can Quietly Change Your Financial Future

Small, regular investments beat big, delayed ones. See how a monthly SIP harnesses compounding in Bangladesh — with real numbers and a free calculator.

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9 July 20267 min read

How to Choose the Best Asset Management Company in Bangladesh: A 7-Point Checklist

Dozens of AMCs manage money in Bangladesh — but how do you pick the right one? A 7-point checklist covering licence, team, safety, performance and fees.

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