Bangladesh faces severe climate challenges, with rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and frequent natural disasters threatening livelihoods. BRAC Microfinance has introduced innovative solutions that integrate financial security with climate-smart strategies to support vulnerable communities.

A festival is more than just a cultural event—it is a powerful agent of change.

Dr. Chashi is Bangladesh’s first comprehensive digital agriculture platform, empowering farmers, gardeners, and agro-dealers with AI-driven tools to optimise crop health, boost yields, and promote environmental sustainability.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), in collaboration with the German, French, and Danish embassies, has taken a commendable initiative to promote sustainability and climate action in Bangladesh with the inaugural EBL Climate Change Action Awards 2025.

Palki Motors, Bangladesh’s first domestic electric vehicle manufacturer, is revolutionising the automotive industry with affordable, eco-friendly solutions designed to transform urban transportation and meet local needs.

As climate change accelerates, Bangladesh faces worsening threats from cyclones, floods, and rising sea levels, displacing millions and straining existing infrastructure.

The Daily Star (TDS): What inspired EBL to launch the Climate Change Action Awards 2025, and what impact do you hope it will have?