Shenzhen and Dhaka Exchanges Will Launch Joint Index
The two stock exchanges plan to introduce a new market index by late 2026 to boost cross-border investment.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Investing
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The Shenzhen Stock Exchange and the Dhaka Stock Exchange plan to launch a joint market index by the end of 2026. This initiative aims to attract Chinese capital to the Bangladeshi secondary market.
Why it matters
The new index is designed to reduce information asymmetry regarding listed companies, creating a more transparent environment for international investors. It follows a 25 percent stake acquisition in the Dhaka Stock Exchange by a Chinese consortium in September 2025.
The V-Next platform has facilitated $5 billion in capital raises for over 1,100 companies. By the end of 2018, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange supported 2,134 listed companies with a total market capitalization of $2.4 trillion.
The players
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
This is a major stock exchange based in China that acts as a strategic partner to the Dhaka Stock Exchange.
Dhaka Stock Exchange
This is the primary stock exchange of Bangladesh and a key partner in the new cross-border index initiative.
The details
The collaboration, solidified during a recent capital market seminar, focuses on platform upgrades that will support the new index. Officials intend to use these technological enhancements to provide better visibility into the performance of firms on the Dhaka exchange.
Timeline
2018: Shenzhen Stock Exchange market data recorded.
September 2025: Chinese consortium acquired 25 percent of Dhaka Stock Exchange.
October 3, 2026: Third China-Bangladesh Capital Market Cooperation Seminar held.
End of 2026: New index scheduled for launch.
Market Dynamics
The development of this index mirrors a broader shift toward regional financial integration across Asia. By connecting the Shenzhen and Dhaka markets, this partnership highlights the increasing influence of the V-Next platform as a central hub for cross-border institutional capital.
This partnership potentially offers retail and institutional investors new avenues for diversifying portfolios with exposure to the Bangladeshi market. Improved data transparency through the upgraded platform may also assist investors in making more informed allocation decisions.
The takeaway
This collaboration signals a strategic expansion of financial ties between Chinese and Bangladeshi markets. Investors should monitor the final index composition to determine how these regional assets align with their existing risk profiles.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd.
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