A day-long certificate training workshop titled “Sustainability Fundamentals: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) for Corporate Compliance and Growth” was held on Saturday at Hotel Bengal Canary Park in Gulshan, Dhaka.
The event was jointly organized by the Centre for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS), SBC Bangladesh, Lean Six Sigma IT Solutions, and Sustainable Research and Consultancy Limited. The workshop ran from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and brought together experts, academics, corporate leaders, and sustainability professionals to explore how ESG principles can guide responsible business practices and long-term growth.
A New Benchmark for Corporate Success
The inaugural session was addressed by Prof. Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder, Dean of the Faculty of Science at Stamford University Bangladesh and Chairman of CAPS. In his opening remarks, he emphasized that ESG compliance has become a global imperative for business evaluation and investment readiness.
“Around the world, every enterprise is now being evaluated on its environmental footprint, social responsibility, and governance transparency,” he said. “For Bangladesh, which is advancing rapidly in industrial development, ESG provides a roadmap to balance growth with accountability and environmental protection.”
The keynote paper was presented by Prof. Dr. Kamal Uddin, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Chittagong, who underscored the importance of valuing environmental assets in economic development.
“Green technology and environmentally friendly production systems are essential for sustainable progress,” he noted. “We must ensure balanced growth that safeguards the environment for future generations.”
Corporate and Financial Leaders Call for Responsible Practices
Montasir Nahid, Director of Sasonex Limited and a GRI-certified trainer, discussed the growing strength of Bangladesh’s ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks.
“Institutions must align with international standards to ensure transparent and responsible reporting that builds investor trust and business credibility,” he said.
From the corporate perspective, Mashuk Chowdhury, Senior Manager (Sustainability) at DBL Group, shared that his organization has made ESG compliance a central pillar of its business policy.
“Our goal is to integrate sustainability across all levels—from production to workplace conditions,” he added.
Green finance professional Karimul Tuhin noted that ESG compliance is becoming an integral part of global financial responsibility.
“In the banking sector, ESG is now a cornerstone of risk management and investment confidence,” he said.
Meanwhile, Shadman Sakib Anik, Executive Director of ESG Institute Bangladesh, highlighted that ESG is no longer optional.
“It’s the driving force of global business transformation,” he explained. “Bangladeshi enterprises must align with this shift to remain competitive in a sustainable future.”
Building a Culture of Sustainable Business
Md. Robiul Kabir, Associate Professor of Business Administration at Stamford University Bangladesh and Consultant at SBC Bangladesh, stressed that ESG is not limited to large corporations.
“Small and medium enterprises must also adopt sustainable business practices,” he said. “By ensuring environmental compliance, social responsibility, and good governance, Bangladesh can strengthen its position in the global market.”
The session was moderated by Mohammad Ahsan Kabir Rubel, Assistant Professor at Stamford University’s Department of Business Administration.
Supporting coordination was provided by Assistant Professor Humayun Kabir and Lecturer Md. Nasir Ahmed Patowary from the Department of Environmental Science at Stamford University Bangladesh.
Towards a Sustainable Future
The workshop concluded with a call for greater collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to mainstream ESG compliance within Bangladesh’s corporate ecosystem. Participants agreed that the future of sustainable development depends on transparent governance, ethical production, and socially responsible investment.
