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 initiative is expected to help SMEs improve resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, strengthen business resilience and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
The agreement was signed by Syed Abdul Momen, Additional Managing Director and Head of SME Banking of BRAC Bank, and Sharawwat Islam, CFA, Managing Director of Truvalu Bangladesh, representing OTV.
Speaking on the occasion, Syed Abdul Momen said, “Green financing is already receiving extensive focus, particularly in our SME portfolio, and this partnership will help us expand that footprint further. As Bangladesh’s leading SME bank, we believe sustainability is becoming a key driver of business competitiveness. By making green finance more accessible, we aim to empower entrepreneurs to adopt sustainable technologies, strengthen their businesses and create lasting economic and environmental value.”
Sharawwat Islam, CFA, said, “SMEs in Bangladesh are increasingly willing to invest in green technologies, yet many continue to face challenges in accessing finance and demonstrating measurable environmental impact. Through this partnership, we aim to bridge those gaps by connecting businesses with finance while strengthening the systems that measure and verify their sustainability outcomes.”
As Bangladesh’s largest SME bank, BRAC Bank continues to advance sustainable finance through innovative solutions that help entrepreneurs grow responsibly while contributing to the country’s long-term economic and environmental aspirations.
OTV is an investment management and advisory firm accelerating green growth across emerging markets by mobilising private capital for climate solutions. As a joint venture between One to Watch and Truvalu, OTV combines more than two decades of investment and business development experience across five countries, supporting businesses that generate financial returns alongside measurable environmental and social impact.