July 15, 2026 - TheStatement24

BRAC Bank has partnered with OneTrueValue (OTV) to expand access to green financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable business growth and Bangladesh's transition to a low-carbon economy. The partnership comes under the Access to Green Financing (A2GF) for Enterprises – Scale & Innovation programme, supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh. Through the partnership, BRAC Bank will strengthen its green financing capabilities while expanding SMEs' access to finance for renewable energy, energy-efficient technologies, waste management and circular economy initiatives. The collaboration will also enhance the bank's capacity to assess green investments through specialised assessment tools and technical expertise. The in...

The consumption of ultra-processed foods and the associated risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing at an alarming rate in Bangladesh. Introducing Front-of-Package Labelling (FOPL), simple warning labels on the front of food packages, can significantly curb the rise of NCDs by improving consumer awareness and supporting informed dietary choices. Through FOPL, consumers can identify at a glance whether a packaged food contains excessive amounts of salt, sugar, or saturated fat, enabling them to choose healthier options. To protect public health, the draft FOPL regulation should be finalized without delay. Speakers noted these remarks at a two-day journalists' workshop organized by PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI),...

Day: July 15, 2026

BRAC Bank and OneTrueValue partner to expand green financing for SMEs

Front-of-Package Labelling to Warn About Ultra-Processed Food Risks- Speakers at Journalists’ Workshop