With about 4% of public listings on Bangladesh’s stock exchanges held by foreigners, Shahidul Islam estimates foreign holdings in Bangladesh’s public equities are at, or near, their all-time high. Mr. Islam is the CEO of VIPB Asset Management Company, an asset manager focused on growing Bangladesh’s nascent market for mutual funds. Mr. Islam, age 41, is a CFA Charterholder and has 14 years of experience in Bangladesh’s banking and capital markets. Mr. Islam kindly agreed to give his perspective on the investment climate in Bangladesh’s stock markets for this interview.
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