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In my experience as a trader, when assessing Shahjalal Islami Bank Securities Ltd, I notice that the variety of available services is notable for a local Bangladeshi broker. They offer Shariah-based margin investment, IPO application assistance, institutional and foreign trade services, as well as online trading tools. For me, the breadth of these offerings can be attractive if I were interested in a diversified approach within the Bangladeshi financial markets, especially if I wanted access to Shariah-compliant investment options or needed support with IPO applications. However, I cannot ignore the fact that the broker is not regulated, and this is a critical concern from a risk management perspective. In the trading industry, valid regulatory oversight is essential for safeguarding clients’ funds and maintaining transparent business operations. Without this, I have to be extremely cautious, regardless of the available instruments or services. Regarding fees, from what I've learned, the account opening and closing each cost 500 BDT, with a yearly maintenance fee of 450 BDT, and a cheque dishonor fee set at 1,000 BDT. These figures seem straightforward, helping me estimate basic operational costs. Still, fee transparency alone doesn’t offset the risks outlined earlier. Ultimately, while the range of services at Shahjalal Islami Bank Securities Ltd could meet some specific local investor needs, for me, the lack of regulation and high potential risk mean I would be very hesitant to engage without further assurances of client protection.