The Green Skills Summit 2025, organised as a part of Shoktikonna Leadership Cohort, brought together more than 200 participants from across Bangladesh’s sustainable energy sectors to celebrate and accelerate women’s leadership in the country’s green transition.
The summit marked a major step forward in connecting education, industry, and policy toward an inclusive green energy transition, read a press release.
Shoktikonna Leadership Cohort is a platform developed to empower young women aspiring to build careers in Bangladesh’s sustainable energy sector.
Now in its third cohort, more than 100 young women in STEM fields have already graduated from Shoktikonna, many of whom are now working in renewable energy, clean technology, and environmental management roles.
The third cohort is supported by the European Union in Bangladesh, German development cooperation, and The World Bank, and implemented by GIZ Bangladesh and Devtale Partners.
An EU embassy press release said building on the success of earlier Shoktikonna cohorts, this year’s summit showcased the tangible results of the initiative’s mission to bridge gender gaps in Bangladesh’s energy and sustainability workforce.
Over 20 companies participated in the event, pledging to create more than 40 traineeships for women and engaging directly with Shoktikonna graduates through mentorship, career dialogues, and recruitment sessions.
Michael Miller, ambassador and head of delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh stated that, “Shoktikonna is part and parcel of our work in Bangladesh – to support women’s empowerment, maximise growth potential, involve young people in decision-shaping and promote a green transition.
“The EU stands shoulder to shoulder with Bangladesh at this important moment of transition, providing €3.7 billion for energy and climate.”
