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Turning Waste Into Wealth for Women in Coastal Bangladesh

A new BRAC pilot is exploring how rural village waste management systems can help build climate resilience and women’s economic empowerment.

Publication Jan 2026

Recommendations and Tools for Optimal Green Climate Fund (GCF) Access for SMEs

This report formulates strategic recommendations and tools for optimal access to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh.

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Pubali Bank Partners With BPC to Drive Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh

The agreement will see the bank migrate its legacy systems to BPC’s next-generation SmartVista platform, a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital payments and strengthening financial inclusion across Bangladesh.

Publication Dec 2025

Digital Public Infrastructure: Landscape and Opportunities in South Asia

This publication explains how DPI acts as a foundation for digital economies and how it is being adopted in health, education, agriculture, transport, and logistics. It looks at gaps, challenges, and opportunities in six countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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Bank Asia Wins ‘FinTech Innovation of the Year-Financial Inclusion’ Award

Bank Asia was awarded for its Micro Merchant initiative, which has significantly expanded digital payment access and strengthened financial inclusion at the grassroots level.

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Prime Bank Hosts Seminar on Financial Inclusion, Youth Empowerment at IUB

The program was held under the banner of PrimeAcademia, Prime Bank’s flagship campus initiative designed as a comprehensive, one-stop banking service platform for academic institutions and their stakeholders across Bangladesh.

Publication Jun 2025

Building the Resilience of BURO Bangladesh’s Customers to the Impacts of Climate Change

This study assesses the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on livelihoods, customers’ coping and adaptive strategies, and their use of financial services to manage climate risks.

Publication Jun 2025

Strengthening Financial Systems for Climate Adaptation

This paper outlines how governments and funders can foster inclusive financial systems that enhance climate adaptation and resilience.

Publication Apr 2025

Enhancing Digital Skills for Women to Thrive: Collective Impact on the Future of Work

This report highlights the crucial role digital skills play in enhancing the financial capabilities and overall well-being of women ready-made garment workers.

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Accion Announces New Program to Help Close Financing Gap for Women

With support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, Accion will partner with financial service providers in Bangladesh, Ghana, India, and Mexico to address challenges faced by women when accessing financial services.