We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the contributors to the Report on CSR in Bangladesh 2026, “Energy & Climate: Unlocking the Renewable Potential of Bangladesh”. Their valuable insights, expertise, and contributions have enriched this report and strengthened the dialogue on renewable energy, climate action, and sustainable development in Bangladesh.
First and foremost, we express our sincere appreciation to Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, MP, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, for sharing his perspectives on national leadership, environmental priorities, and the policy direction shaping Bangladesh’s clean energy future. We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Md. Rezaul Karim, Chairman, Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), for his valuable contribution and insights on highlighting the importance of sustainable energy development and Bangladesh’s transition towards a resilient, low-carbon future. We also extend our gratitude to H.E. Dr. Rüdiger Lotz, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Bangladesh, and Michael Miller, Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation to Bangladesh, for their valuable contributions highlighting the importance of international cooperation, renewable energy, energy security, and sustainable economic growth.
We are equally grateful to Stoyanka Stich, Cluster Coordinator, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE) Cluster, GIZ; BRAC; Dr. Sebastian Groh, CEO and Co-Founder, ME SOLshare Ltd.; Mostafa Al Mahmud, President, Bangladesh Sustainable and Renewable Energy Association (BSREA); ONODA Inc.; and Eleanor Solar Solution Limited for sharing their experiences and perspectives on renewable energy deployment, industrial energy efficiency, technological innovation, and the practical pathways towards a just and sustainable energy transition in Bangladesh.
Our special thanks also go to Himangshu Ranjan Ghosh, PhD, Assistant Professor, Institute of Energy, University of Dhaka, for his contribution on the untapped potential of renewable thermal energy, and Shaikh A. Fattah, Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), for his insights into robotics, automation, and their role in advancing a smarter and more sustainable future.
We acknowledge the invaluable contributions of all our corporate partners, government representatives, development partners, researchers, academic institutions, industry associations, and other stakeholders who continue to support Bangladesh’s sustainability journey. Their collective commitment to innovation, collaboration, and responsible business practices is essential to accelerating the country’s transition towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient, and energy-secure future.
As we move forward, the CSR Centre remains committed to fostering meaningful partnerships, promoting responsible business practices, and advancing dialogue and action on energy and climate challenges. We believe that collective efforts across government, business, the development sector, and academia will be instrumental in unlocking Bangladesh’s renewable energy potential and building a more sustainable and prosperous nation.