Bangladesh's industries can set the standard for responsible growth in the region by promoting sustainable finance and strong governance, said Chowdhury Liakat Ali, Director of the Sustainable Finance Department at Bangladesh Bank on Monday.
He laid due emphasize on the critical role of regulators and financial institutions in accelerating ESG integration
Chowdhury Liakat was addressing the inaugural session of a two-day ESG Bootcamp, recently held in Bangladesh, focusing on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) transformation in response to the growing pressure for sustainable practices and responsible governance in corporate ecosystems.
Organized by the ESG Institute Bangladesh, the event convened over 100 high-level professionals, including C-suite executives, senior directors, and departmental heads, from leading organizations driving the country’s sustainability agenda.
In partnership with Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), UN Global Compact Network Bangladesh (UN GCNB), Swisscontact Bangladesh, and with support from PRAN-RFL Group, ACI Logistics, and Grameen Danone, the bootcamp aimed to engage decision-makers in critical discussions on the present and future of Sustainability and ESG in Bangladesh.
The sessions were inaugurated on Friday, 25 July by Shadman Sakib Anik, Executive Director of the ESG Institute Bangladesh, who started off by setting an ambitious and forward-looking message.
Joanne Flinn, Chairperson of ESG Institute Singapore, delivered an inspiring keynote speech titled “How Bangladesh Can Be the Next ESG Destination.” Speaking on the nation’s potential, she stated, "Bangladesh stands at the beginning of a robust ESG journey. "
The bootcamp was concluded with a gala evening on Saturday, celebrating the shared commitment to sustainability and progress.
