Author: Bijon Islam

Bangladesh’s economic empowerment can directly be correlated with women’s social and economic growth.

Catalytic financing, leveraged the right way, can use existing financial provisions to mobilize additional capital for inclusive growth in Bangladesh.

Catalytic finance, leveraged the right way, can use existing financial provisions to mobilize additional capital to catalyze development and impact.

Financial services need to be inclusive and only then we would be able to unlock value creation towards an advanced economy.

Bangladesh has come a long way since its independence but new emergent challenges need to be faced in the next stage of its growth story.

An inclusive and synergistic effort is needed between the public, development, and private sectors as Bangladesh combats climate change and builds sustainable solutions.

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Besides inclusive economic growth, female empowerment has led to increasing household investments in health and education.

Bijon Islam shares his musings on his transition from an investment banker to a consultant.

Greening traditional export sectors will be critical for Bangladesh to ensure worker health and maintain productivity.