Arif Hossain

Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL)

Overview Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL) was incorporated on 20 th August 2000 sponsored by the country's Nationalized Commercial Banks (NCBs), Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), Private Commercial Banks (PCBs), Foreign Banks, Merchant Banks, Publicly listed Companies, Insurance Companies and Dhaka & Chittagong Stock Exchanges with the collaboration of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Legal basis for CDBL's operations is set out in the Depositories Act 1999, Depositories Regulations 2000, Depository (User) Regulations 2003, and the CDBL by-laws. CDBL's core services cover the efficient delivery, settlement and transfer of securities through computerized book entry system i.e. recording and maintaining securities accounts and registering transfer of securities; changing the ownership without any physical movement or endorsement of certificates and execution of transfer instruments. The Central Depository System (CDS) operated by CDBL has proved to be a convenient and reliable means to settle securities transaction. The investor has been freed from the hassles of physical handling of certificates, errors in paper work and the risks associated with damaged, lost and forged certificates. Vision Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL) shall be a dynamic, forward looking institution committed to adding value to the business of its clients. It will be equipped with up-to-date Information Technology to ensure prompt customer response and provide innovative solutions to the needs of the capital market playing a pivotal role in Bangladesh's financial services sector. Mission CDBL will have a sound management team with carefully-chosen, highly-motivated staff fostering a spirit of enthusiasm balanced with prudent policies to achieve a high level of sophistication and expertise in the performance of its personnel by consistently striving to provide high quality services that are reliable, transparent and efficient by: Emphasizing the importance of the customer, Unleashing employee initiative by empowering them, Viewing activities of the business as processes and the goal of continuous improvement.