The World calls it Climate Finance. Bangladesh calls it another Loan it has to Repay.
The money is arriving. It’s just arriving with a repayment schedule. A landmark Oxfam–Fair Finance Asia–ADPC report released March 26, 2026 assessed 40 climate projects across Bangladesh and the Philippines, and the findings are brutal.
Bangladesh Has Been the World’s Second-Largest Garment Exporter for 30 Years. That’s Not a Strength Anymore
A sharp analysis published March 25, 2026 by the East Asia Forum puts the problem plainly: Bangladesh’s export growth since the 1990s has been driven overwhelmingly by ready-made garments, leaving the economy highly concentrated and exposed as the country approaches LDC graduation in 2026.
Bangladesh Bank Just Released Its 2024 ESG Rankings for Banks. 4 Were Dropped, 4 Are New
Every year, Bangladesh Bank ranks its banks on sustainability. This year’s results just landed, and the shuffles matter.
Bangladesh has the Land, the Sun, and None of the Financing to hit its 2030 Renewable Energy target.
The target is 20% renewable electricity by 2030. The current share is 5%. The clock is running.
Bangladesh’s New Government Inherited a BDT 250 Billion Power Debt — and a Pledge to Quadruple Renewable Energy by 2030
Bangladesh’s new government made ambitious campaign promises on energy. What we actually inherited was a financial crisis.
The US Just Opened a Trade Investigation Into Bangladesh’s Export Subsidies. ESG Documentation Is Now a Legal Defence Tool.
The US launched a Section 301 investigation into Bangladesh’s export subsidies, treating Bangladesh’s incentive structure as analogous to Chinese industrial overcapacity policy, despite the fundamentally made-to-order nature of the RMG sector where no factory produces a single shirt unless an American brand explicitly requests it.
Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC and ESG Institute Bangladesh to advance ESG Integration for businesses in Bangladesh
The signing ceremony, held at the DSE premises, was attended by senior management and officials from both the companies. The partnership between DSE and ESG Institute Bangladesh seeks to establish a robust framework for ESG integration in Bangladesh’s financial ecosystem. Through the multinational channels, certifications and platforms connected to 4 continents and 7 countries ESG […]
Equipping Corporate Leaders with ESG Insights
The “Foundation of ESG and Corporate Sustainability” certified day-long training program, jointly organized by the ESG Institute and UN Global Compact (UNGC) and closed by the Chief Guest Mominul Islam, Chairman, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) Ltd., successfully convened over 100 corporate sustainability professionals from across the country.
COP 29 in 2024: Takeaways and how it impacts Bangladesh
COP 29 in Baku marked a significant milestone in global climate action, with participation from the ESG Institute Bangladesh. This conference addressed pressing climate challenges, setting the direction for future policies and enhancing cooperation among nations. Our institute’s takeaways highlight the importance of international carbon markets, climate finance, transparency, support for vulnerable communities, and the […]
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