The fifth edition of the Bangladesh Capital Market Expo-2023 will start in Dhaka on Thursday at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh.

Business-based news portal arthosuchak.com is organising the three-day fair in collaboration with Bangladesh Merchant Bankers Association (BMBA) and DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh.

The fair's gate will remain open for visitors from 10am to 8pm.

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi is scheduled to inaugurate the expo as the chief guest, the organiser said at a press briefing held today at the auditorium of Capital Market Journalists' Forum in Dhaka.

Some 35 institutions, including Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, the Central Depository Bangladesh, Bangladesh Capital Market Development, merchant banks, asset management firms, credit rating agencies, audit firms and listed companies, will participate in the exposition.

Saif Powertec, Deshbandhu Group and BBS Cables are the sponsors of the expo.

Four seminars will also be held during the fair where experts and shareholders will discuss how to get out from the current bearish situation of the market.

BMBA President Sayadur Rahman and DBA President Richard D' Rozario were also present at the press briefing.