Bangladesh Innovation Conclave initiated the first ever AkijBashir Group Presents Sustainability Summit in Association with Intellier held at Le Méridien Dhaka on September 10. Organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum and Sustainable Brand Initiative, the summit aimed to bring together brands, industry leaders, and experts to discuss and exchange ideas on how to
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CPD for structured energy budget to ensure sustainability
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) Sunday laid emphasis on structured budget for power and energy sector to ensure energy sustainability in the country. The think-tank also observed that without proper planning, allocation, implementation and monitoring, both energy sustainability and energy transition will not be achieved. The observations were made at an
Bangladesh apparel industry leaders embrace sustainability agenda at SAF 2024
Towards ensuring a sustainable and competitive apparel industry in Bangladesh and beyond, the Sustainable Apparel Forum (SAF) 2024 has emphasized promoting decent work that focuses on a more ethical, equitable and environment-friendly industry. The Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, in partnership with ILO-IFC Better Work Bangladesh and in collaboration with GIZ and WaterAid,
Sustainability, human wellbeing depend on rethinking, redefining value of resources
While the COP28 presidency celebrated an “historic deal” to transition away from fossil fuels, we must remind ourselves that the future wellbeing of human societies in a livable planet depends on more than that. Keeping fossil fuels in the ground is a necessary condition, but not a sufficient one. To achieve
Bangladesh Sustainability Alliance begins its journey
The Bangladesh Sustainability Alliance (BSA) embarks on its journey as a collaborative initiative of the country's top businesses and development organisations to practise and promote the sustainable development agenda on a broader scale. As a first of its kind initiative, the BSA, aims to address the sustainable development agenda on a
BIBM honours BRAC Bank’s sustainability initiatives
BRAC Bank was honoured by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) for its exemplary contributions to sustainable banking in 2022. The annual event by BIBM acknowledges top sustainable banks and financial institutions that have showcased extraordinary performance in areas like sustainable financing, environmental protection, social transformation, climate change, and
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Premier Bank gets BB’s sustainability rating award
Bangladesh Bank has recognized The Premier Bank Limited as one of the best sustainable financial institutions in Bangladesh, a press release said Monday. Bangladesh Bank Governor Fazle Kabir handed over the certificate of recognition to the DMD and CFO of Premier bank Sayed Abul Hashem, FCA, FCMA, in a program
EBL gets BB’s sustainability rating award
BRAC Bank gets BB’s sustainability rating award
BRAC Bank has been recognized as one of Bangladesh's top 10 sustainable banks for two consecutive year, a press release said Monday. Bangladesh Bank has conferred the prestigious award to BRAC Bank as per the Sustainability Rating of 2021 and 2020. BRAC Bank’s DMD and COO Md. Sabbir Hossain received