The Bangladesh Printing and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BPGMEA) and Green Tech Foundation Bangladesh organized a seminar on green growth at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka, on January 26, a press release said Saturday.
The seminar titled “Green Growth: Exploring Investment Avenues in Sustainable Printing, Packaging, and Plastic Industries for the Circular Economy in Bangladesh” brought together industry experts, policymakers, financial institutions, and development organizations to deliberate on the potential for green investments in the plastic, packaging, and printing sectors in Bangladesh.
The seminar aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration on critical aspects of transitioning towards a circular economy, where waste is minimized, and resources are reused and recycled.
Shamim Ahmed, President of BPGMEA, delivered the welcome speech. Mohammad Sayeedur Rahman, Management Counsellor at the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM), provided a comprehensive keynote, offering insightful perspectives on green growth and the circular economy in Bangladesh.
The panel discussion featured other experts in the field: Dr. Michael Klode, Project Manager, GIZ Bangladesh; Mr. Sattya Ranjan Bhattacharjee, NPC, UNIDO; Mr. Khondkar Morshed Millat, Former Director Sustainable Finance, Bangladesh Bank and Advisor of GreenTech Foundation Bangladesh; Mr. Douwe Dijkstra, Country Director Cordaid, Bangladesh; Dr. Md. Houmyoun Kabir Khan, Director, Strategic Investment Unit, BIDA were present at the discussion. Special guests included Mr. Edwin KOEKKOEK, Team Leader – Green Inclusive Development & Social Protection, Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh, and Dr. Lutfor Rahman, Founder & Executive Director of GreenTech Foundation Bangladesh.
This seminar provided a unique opportunity for participants to gain knowledge, network with key stakeholders, and contribute to shaping Bangladesh’s future in the printing, packaging, and plastics sector through sustainable development practices. The event reflects a collective commitment to fostering a green and circular economy in the country.
