| dc.description.abstract | The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) is a state-owned financial institution
established in 1976 with the primary objective of promoting capital market development and
encouraging investment in Bangladesh. Operating under the Ministry of Finance, ICB plays a
vital role in mobilizing savings, channeling funds into productive investments, and supporting
sustainable economic growth. Since its inception, ICB has been instrumental in strengthening
the country’s capital market by acting as an institutional investor, portfolio manager, and
market stabilizer.
ICB performs a wide range of financial and investment-related functions, including
underwriting securities, managing portfolios, providing margin loans, and operating mutual
funds. Through its subsidiaries—such as ICB Capital Management Limited, ICB Asset
Management Company Limited, and ICB Securities Trading Company Limited—ICB has
expanded its activities and enhanced efficiency in investment management and brokerage
services. These subsidiaries contribute significantly to improving investor confidence and
market liquidity.
One of the key mandates of ICB is to protect the interests of small and individual investors by
offering professional investment management services and ensuring market stability during
periods of volatility. The corporation also supports industrialization by financing industrial
enterprises and participating in public offerings of shares and debentures.
Overall, ICB serves as a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s financial system. By fostering a stable,
transparent, and efficient capital market, the corporation contributes to economic development,
employment generation, and long-term financial sustainability. Its continued efforts remain
essential for deepening the capital market and promoting inclusive growth in Bangladesh. | en_US |
