DHAKA, July 25, 2026 (BSS) - The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) successfully organised a Continuing Professional  Development (CPD) programme today at the BIM Auditorium, Dhaka on the Proposed BSEC Corporate Governance Rules 2026, bringing together regulators,  corporate leaders, governance professionals and company secretaries to discuss the latest developments in corporate governance and regulatory  compliance. The programme was graced by the Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Masud Khan as the chief guest, who highlighted the  importance of the updated Corporate Governance Rules 2026 in strengthening transparency, accountability and sustainable corporate practices across  Bangladesh's capital market.  In his address, he emphasized the pivotal role of governance professionals in ensuring effective implementation of the new regulatory framework and  enhancing investor confidence. The President of the Bangladesh Public Listed Companies Association (BPLCA) Riad Mahmud attended the programme as special guest.  In his remarks, he underscored the need for close collaboration among regulators, listed companies and governance professionals to facilitate  effective implementation of the new governance requirements while strengthening the country's corporate sector, said a press release. The keynote paper was presented by Mohammad Sanaullah, past president of ICSB & CEO of Mohammad Sanaullah & Associates, who provided a comprehensive  overview of the BSEC Corporate Governance Rules 2026, highlighting the major changes introduced in the new Rules, their practical implications for listed  companies and the enhanced responsibilities of boards of directors, audit committees, independent directors and company secretaries.   He also shared valuable insights on aligning corporate governance practices with international standards and regulatory expectations. The technical session featured an eminent panel comprising Md. Rafiqul Islam, DMD & Company Secretary of Walton, Mahbubur Rahman, company secretary of BRAC  Bank PLC and Lopa Rahman, corporate governance officer of International Finance Corporation (IFC).  The discussants shared practical experiences and expert perspectives on implementing the new Corporate Governance Rules, addressing compliance  challenges, governance best practices and the evolving role of company secretaries in promoting investors' confidence and ethical practices for  sustainable corporate governance. The session was chaired by the President of ICSB Hossain Sadat, who reaffirmed the Institute's commitment to promoting professional excellence  through continuous learning and capacity-building initiatives in his  concluding remarks.  He observed that the CPD program reflects ICSB's ongoing efforts to equip governance professionals with the knowledge and competencies required to  effectively navigate the evolving regulatory environment. During the interactive question-and-answer session, participants exchanged views with the distinguished speakers on the practical aspects of  implementing the Proposed BSEC Corporate Governance Rules 2026. The CPD programme was attended by chartered/company secretaries, directors, corporate executives, governance professionals, CS practitioners and  regulators reaffirming the shared commitment to strengthening corporate governance standards and fostering sustainable business practices in  Bangladesh. The programme was moderated by Dr. Mir Shariful Bashar, fellow member of ICSB.  At the end, Israt Jahan Rimi, member of the Professional Development Committee of ICSB, concluded the session with a vote of thanks to the chief  guest, special guest, keynote speaker, discussants, members of ICSB and all participants.