CDBL vs QuickTrade Pro
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.
QuickTrade Pro
Execute real-time trades on the Dhaka Stock Exchange with live data. This app provides tools for both new and experienced investors, offering speed, flexibility, and control across various asset classes. Manage multiple accounts and track your portfolio with advanced features and robust security.
- Real-time DSE data
- Trade shares, bonds, mutual funds, IPOs
- Park orders before market open
- Advanced chart tools
- Multi-device access
- Manage multiple BO accounts
- Biometric login
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QuickTrade Pro – The most advanced Trading App for Dhaka Stock Exchange. Execute trades in Real-Time with LIVE DSE data – designed for both beginner and professional investors who want speed, flexibility, and control. Whether you're new to the market or an experienced trader, QuickTrade Pro gives you the tools to trade with confidence. • Trade across all asset classes: – Shares – Mutual Funds – IPOs – Corporate Bonds – Government Treasury Bonds – Sukuk Bonds – SMEs • Park Orders – Place orders before the market opens. • Advanced Chart Tools – Customize and save your chart setups. • Multi-Device Access – Use on any device (Desktop/Laptop) without restrictions. • Multiple BO Accounts in Single Login – Manage multiple BO accounts easily. • Portfolio Summary – View and track your investments in real-time. • Strong Security – SSL encryption keeps your data and trades protected. • Biometric Login – Quick access with fingerprint or Face ID. • Fund your BO – Deposit funds quickly and securely. Download QuickTrade Pro today – trade smarter, faster, and with more freedom.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CDBL at every 5 weeks against QuickTrade Pro's every 4 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CDBL against 5.0 for QuickTrade Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
CDBL ships an update every 5 weeks, QuickTrade Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CDBL | QuickTrade Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Central Depository Bangladesh Limited | MIDWAY SECURITIES LTD. |
Customer experience
CDBL
QuickTrade Pro
In-app purchases
CDBL
No in-app purchases
QuickTrade Pro
No in-app purchases









