The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) have discussed reforms to develop Bangladesh’s sustainable bond market, including green bonds, sustainability bonds and other thematic bond instruments.
A six-member IMF Climate Policy Diagnostic Technical Assistance Mission, led by team leader Suphachol Suphachalasai, held a meeting with BSEC officials at the commission’s office on Monday to discuss sustainable finance development and related market issues.
BSEC Commissioner Tanwir Habib Rahman attended the meeting along with senior officials from relevant departments.
The discussions focused on improving the framework for sustainable bond issuance, including verification processes, impact reporting, external review mechanisms and preparation of potential issuers.
The two sides also reviewed the progress of Bangladesh’s sustainable finance taxonomy, investor demand for climate-focused financial products and ways to strengthen coordination among regulators and development partners.
The meeting highlighted the role of the capital market in mobilising financing for sustainable development and climate-resilient investments, as Bangladesh seeks to expand funding channels to address climate-related challenges.
The IMF mission and BSEC officials also discussed strengthening market infrastructure, building institutional capacity and aligning Bangladesh’s sustainable finance framework with international best practices to support the growth of climate-focused investment products.
