Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh Reto Renggli today (14 May) said promoting innovative financing in emerging economies is one of Switzerland’s priority areas.
“This is why we are a global pioneer in supporting impact enterprises, catalytic funds, and entrepreneurship programmes that combine public purpose with market discipline,” he said while speaking at a summit.
The Summit titled “Sustainable Finance Summit 2026” brought together over 200 stakeholders across the development, finance, policy, and private sectors to discuss the current status and future opportunities of sustainable finance in Bangladesh.
“Platforms like this Summit are critical for bringing together stakeholders. They strengthen partnerships, enable exchange of ideas, and turn ambition into action, facilitating a favourable investment climate marked by legal security, regulatory predictability and a level playing field,” said the ambassador.
In his opening speech, the ambassador set the scene by highlighting the success factors in promoting innovative financing.
Stakeholders at the summit emphasised that blended and sustainable financing are essential to further strengthen this momentum, support overall economic development, address climate change-related risks, and expand public welfare initiatives.
The global sustainable finance market reached $919 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to $1.1 trillion in 2026. Bangladesh has also demonstrated positive momentum in this sector.
According to recent data, sustainable financing in Bangladesh amounted to Tk83.75 billion during the October–December quarter of 2025, accounting for 35.87% of total disbursed loans. This trend reflects the country’s growing economic dynamism.
Speaking at the summit, Ambassador Reto Renggli highlighted the importance of Bangladesh-Switzerland cooperation and said sustainable finance is no longer a niche agenda; it is essential for building an inclusive and future-ready economic foundation.
He also praised Bangladesh’s efforts in climate resilience and financial inclusion and expressed optimism that the summit would serve as an important platform to unlock investment opportunities and potential partnerships.
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