The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has introduced several regulatory measures aimed at improving the country's capital market. These include reducing the maintenance fees for Beneficiary Owner (BO) accounts, mandating that 25% of interest income from Consolidated Customer Accounts (CCA) be deposited into the Stock Exchange Investors Protection Fund, and approving the launch of a commodity derivatives market at the Chittagong Stock Exchange. Additionally, BSEC has authorized the initiation of legal processes regarding the final recommendations on Mutual Fund Regulations and Public Issue Rules. The commission also announced it will take action against listed companies that declare dividends but fail to distribute them to investors. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Bank's Department of Offsite Supervision has highlighted concerns over the rapid rise of online gambling, which is linked to societal decay and criminal activities. In response, Bangladesh Bank is taking steps to curb these illicit practices. The bank also announced extended banking hours until 10 p.m. from June 3 until the day before Eid at branches near sacrificial animal markets in Dhaka and Chittagong. Separately, Bangladesh’s Finance Advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed is scheduled to present the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on June 2. In India, the blurring line between online gaming and gambling is causing addiction, debt, and fraud among millions, prompting government efforts to regulate the sector.