CDBL vs Trade Fast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CDBL
This app provides a secure and efficient way to manage securities transactions through a computerized book entry system. It eliminates the need for physical certificates, reducing risks and simplifying the settlement and transfer of ownership.
- Computerized book entry system
- Securities account management
- Electronic transfer of ownership
- Eliminates physical certificates
- Secure transaction settlement
- Information Security Management System certified
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Central Depository Bangladesh Limited (CDBL) was incorporated on 20 th August 2000 sponsored by the country's Nationalized Commercial Banks (NCBs), Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), Private Commercial Banks (PCBs), Foreign Banks, Merchant Banks, Publicly listed Companies, Insurance Companies and Dhaka & Chittagong Stock Exchanges with the collaboration of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Legal basis for CDBL's operations is set out in the Depositories Act 1999, Depositories Regulations 2000, Depository (User) Regulations 2003, and the CDBL by-laws. CDBL's core services cover the efficient delivery, settlement and transfer of securities through computerized book entry system i.e. recording and maintaining securities accounts and registering transfer of securities; changing the ownership without any physical movement or endorsement of certificates and execution of transfer instruments. The Central Depository System (CDS) operated by CDBL has proved to be a convenient and reliable means to settle securities transaction. The investor has been freed from the hassles of physical handling of certificates, errors in paper work and the risks associated with damaged, lost and forged certificates. Live operations of the CDS commenced with the inauguration of the Electronic Government Securities Registry (EGSR) by the Governor of Bangladesh Bank on 20 th October 2003. The EGSR also serves as a platform for secondary market sale/purchase as well as Repo transactions of government securities to commercial banks linked online to the CDS. Equity market securities de materialization process i.e. eliminating physical certificate as record of security ownership by substituting it as an electronic book entry record in the CDS commenced on 24 th January 2004 with the entry of Square Pharmaceuticals Limited into the CDS. CDBL has achieved an ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certificate on Information Security Management System conforming to the specifications of ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and the best practices adopted in ISO/IEC 27002:2013.
Trade Fast
This app provides tools and insights for trading in the Bangladeshi capital market. Track investments, analyze market data, and view market depth to make informed trading decisions on the go.
- Portfolio management
- Real-time investment tracking
- Market analysis and charts
- Market depth data
- Mobile trading
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Trade Fast: Your Smartest Move in the Bangladeshi Capital Market Trade smarter, not harder. Trade Fast, by Royal Capital Limited, is your all-in-one app for conquering the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE). Your Trading Edge: - Effortless Portfolio Management: Track your investments in real-time, with detailed performance summaries and personalized insights. - In-Depth Market Analysis: Stay ahead of the curve with comprehensive market data, interactive charts, and expert insights. - Market Depth Unveiled: Make informed decisions with real-time market depth, giving you a clear view of buying and selling pressure. - Trade Anywhere, Anytime: Our intuitive, mobile-first design makes trading on the go seamless and secure. Unlock your trading potential! Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, Trade Fast empowers you with the tools and insights you need to make smarter trading decisions. Download now and experience the future of Bangladeshi investing. Download Trade Fast on the Apple App Store today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CDBL at 5.0 against Trade Fast's 4.0. CDBL also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Trade Fast's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CDBL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
CDBL ships an update every 5 weeks, Trade Fast every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CDBL | Trade Fast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Central Depository Bangladesh Limited | Royal Capital Ltd. |
Customer experience
CDBL
Trade Fast
In-app purchases
CDBL
No in-app purchases
Trade Fast
No in-app purchases









