ICB is one of the oldest and first public non-bank financial institution providing with a lot of financial

services and aims to bring stability in the economy of the country, established on 1 October 1976 under
No. 40 of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh Ordinance, 1976. ICB is one of the prime investors in
share market of Bangladesh and is investing in the share market, providing loans and advances, managing
portfolios, acting as a custodian of mutual funds are some of main functions of ICB.
The government planned to create a vibrant capital market and also in order to cope up with the changing
conditions of the industries as Bangladesh is considered as a developing country. There are almost
approximately 57 departments in ICB handling different issues one at a time.

Mission statement:
The mission of ICB is to transform the corporation into a responsible institution, a financial architect, and
a pioneering solution provider and performance leader through capital market exploration.

Vision statement:
To continue being the leading, environment friendly and also give the best so that the competitors,
investors, stakeholders acknowledge and admire them.

Objectives
To encourage and broaden the base of investments.
To develop the capital market.
To mobilize savings.
To provide for matters ancillary thereto.