Discover fresh perspectives and actionable strategies from global leaders and innovators to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. Their insights will spark dialogue and guide collaborative efforts toward a greener, more inclusive Bangladesh.
Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh
Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh
Deputy Head of Mission/Head of Cooperation
Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh
Chief Technology Advisor
A2i, ICT Ministry, Bangladesh
Additional Director, SME and Special Programmes Department
Bangladesh Bank
Managing Director
Brummer & Partners
Managing Director
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)
ESG Officer
International Finance Corporation
Chief Operating Officer - Renewable Energy
PRAN-RFL Group
Head of Sustainability
HSBC Bangladesh
DMD, Chief Economist & Country Business Manager
City Bank
Additional Managing Director
IDLC Finance Limited
Head of Strategy, Innovation and New Business, SME banking division
BRAC Bank Limited
Managing Director
Infusion Partners
Country Director
CARE
Senior Manager, Sustainability
DBL Group
Managing Director
Startup Bangladesh Ltd
Managing Director
SEAF Bangladesh Ventures
Professor
Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka
Partner & Managing Director
South Asia Tech
Managing Director
Truvalu Bangladesh
CEO & Co-founder
LightCastle Partners
Managing Director & Co-founder
LightCastle Partners
At Sustainable Finance Summit 2026, Diepak Elmer, Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Cooperation at the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh, shares his perspective on the future of impact investing, catalytic capital, blended finance, and the partnerships needed to unlock sustainable growth.
At Sustainable Finance Summit 2026, Professor Dr. Melita Mehjabeen of IBA, University of Dhaka, shares her perspective on the pivotal role banks can play in advancing sustainable finance and green banking practices.
At Sustainable Finance Summit 2026, Kerry Breen of Brummer & Partners shares her perspective on the reforms and market conditions needed to unlock greater international investment and support long-term economic growth
At Sustainable Finance Summit 2026, Ram Das, Country Director, CARE Bangladesh, shares insights on the urgent need to rethink how climate finance reaches vulnerable populations. He highlights the realities faced by communities in climate-affected regions and explains why long-term resilience requires more than short-term relief efforts.
At Sustainable Finance Summit 2026, Hafia Tazrean discusses the communication gap between sustainable finance frameworks and the businesses they are designed to support. She highlights the importance of financial literacy, capacity building, and targeted support for rural enterprises and women entrepreneurs.
At Sustainable Finance Summit 2026, Ameena Chowdhury shares her perspectives on ecosystem building, local ownership, and the importance of aligning development efforts with market realities to create lasting impact.
At Sustainable Finance Summit 2026, Nurul H., Managing Director of Startup Bangladesh Limited, shares his vision for strengthening the country's startup ecosystem by expanding access to growth-stage capital and attracting international investors.
At Sustainable Finance Summit 2026, Nuzhat Anwar, Managing Director of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, shares the DSE’s vision for integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into the country's capital markets.
