Brokerage Fees & Charges
All fees below are charged by our BSEC-regulated partner brokers, not by Herostock. Herostock does not charge any platform fees.
Herostock believes in complete transparency when it comes to fees. Below is a detailed breakdown of the charges associated with opening and maintaining a BO account and trading on the Dhaka Stock Exchange through our partner brokers. Understanding these costs is an essential part of your investment education — knowing what you pay helps you make smarter decisions.
Fee Schedule
The table below lists the standard fees and charges applicable to equity trading through our partner brokers. All fees are subject to change based on BSEC directives and CDBL notifications. Please confirm current rates before investing.
| Fee / Charge | Rate / Amount |
|---|---|
| Brokerage Commission (Buy) | 0.40% (40bps) |
| Brokerage Commission (Sell) | 0.40% (40bps) |
| BO Account Opening Fee | BDT [TODO] |
| Annual BO Maintenance (CDBL) | BDT [TODO] |
| Herostock Platform Fee | N/A — no Herostock platform fee |
| LAGA Fee | [TODO]% |
| Howla Fee | [TODO]% |
| AIT (Advance Income Tax) | [TODO]% |
Note: Fees are indicative and subject to regulatory revision. These are partner broker fees — Herostock does not charge any additional platform fees.
Understanding Brokerage Charges
Every time you buy or sell a share on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, a brokerage commission is charged by the partner broker. This is the primary fee that investors encounter and it is calculated as a percentage of the total trade value. Our partner brokers charge 0.40% (40bps) on both buy and sell transactions.
In addition to brokerage commission, several statutory and regulatory charges are applied to each trade. These include the LAGA fee (a charge levied by the stock exchange), the Howla fee (a transaction tax collected on behalf of the government), and AIT (Advance Income Tax) deducted at source on sell transactions. Together, these charges form the total cost of executing a trade.
Understanding the breakdown of these charges is important for accurately calculating your net returns. For example, if you purchase shares worth BDT 100,000, the total cost will include the share price plus brokerage commission, LAGA, and Howla on the buy side. When you sell, the proceeds will be reduced by brokerage commission, LAGA, Howla, and AIT. Herostock's educational tools help you model these costs before placing a trade, so there are never any surprises.
BSEC Regulatory Fees
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) sets minimum brokerage commission rates and approves various transaction-level levies that fund market regulation and investor protection activities. These include:
- BSEC Transaction Fee: A small fee collected on every trade to fund the operations of the securities regulator.
- Investor Protection Fund Contribution: A levy that supports the BSEC Investor Protection Fund, which compensates investors in cases of broker default.
- CDBL Settlement Fee: A charge for the electronic settlement and transfer of shares in the Central Depository system.
- DSE/CSE Trading Fee: Exchange-level charges for using the trading platform infrastructure.
These regulatory fees are non-negotiable and are uniformly applied across all brokers operating on the DSE. Our partner brokers pass through these charges at cost. Herostock does not add any additional fees or markup.
No Hidden Costs
Herostock does not charge any platform fees. The fees listed on this page are charged by our BSEC-regulated partner brokers. There are no hidden charges, no surprise deductions, and no fine-print fees. Every cost is disclosed upfront so you can make informed investment decisions.
Our platform provides a detailed trade confirmation after every executed order, showing the exact breakdown of brokerage commission, regulatory fees, and taxes applied. Your portfolio dashboard displays running cost summaries so you always know your total investment expenses.
If you have any questions about fees, our team is available to provide a personalised fee estimate based on your expected trading volume. We also offer educational resources on our Learning Academy that explain how fees impact your long-term investment returns.
Open Your Account
Ready to start investing with transparent, competitive fees? Open your BO account through our partner brokers today and experience a platform that puts clarity and education first.
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