A two-day ESG Bootcamp was recently held in Bangladesh, focusing on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) transformation in response to the growing demand for sustainable practices and responsible governance in corporate ecosystems.
According to a press release, the event was organized by the ESG Institute Bangladesh and brought together 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 the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), UN Global Compact Network Bangladesh (UN GCNB), and Swisscontact Bangladesh, and supported by PRAN-RFL Group, ACI Logistics, and Grameen Danone, the bootcamp aimed to engage decision-makers in critical discussions on the present and future of ESG in Bangladesh.
The event was inaugurated on 25 July 2025 by Shadman Sakib Anik, Executive Director of the ESG Institute Bangladesh. Kamran Bakr, Founder of Pro4Pro and former Chairman of Unilever Bangladesh Ltd, provided the opening address. Chowdhury Liakat Ali, Director of the Sustainable Finance Department at Bangladesh Bank, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
Joanne Flinn, Chairperson of ESG Institute Singapore, delivered the keynote speech, emphasizing Bangladesh’s potential as an ESG leader. The bootcamp also featured industry-specific breakouts on FMCG, Manufacturing, RMG, Banking, Energy, Infrastructure, and Pharmaceuticals.
The event concluded on 26 July with the launch of the ESG Casebook of Bangladesh and the announcement of the ESG Excellence Awards. The bootcamp highlighted Bangladesh’s commitment to shaping a greener, more responsible future aligned with global sustainability standards.