iDE launches Private Sector Engagement Strategy

iDE Bangladesh officially launched its Private Sector Engagement Strategy 2025-2030 at a national summit titled 'Catalyzing Markets' held at a hotel in Dhaka recently.

The event marked a key milestone in promoting inclusive and resilient market-based development across the country, says a statement.

The summit brought together around 200 participants, including senior representatives from government, academia, private sector leaders -- PRAN-RFL Group, ACI, SMC, Lal Teer Seed Ltd, NRBC Bank, Rural Services Foundation, Rahimafrooz, Ispahani Agro, BRAC, GrameenDanone Foods Limited -- and donor agencies such as the World Bank, FCDO, UNICEF, GIZ, UNDP, EU, Italian and Danish Embassies.

Key segments included expert speeches on market system development, the signing of MoUs with 14 private sector partners, and a dynamic exhibition featuring companies from agriculture, WASH, renewable energy, nutrition, and fintech showcasing joint innovations with iDE.

The summit was inaugurated by Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, Executive Chairman of PPRC and Chairperson of BRAC. He praised the strategy as a "timely and visionary initiative" aligned with Bangladesh's development goals.

At the event, Uzma Chowdhury (Director-Finance, PRAN-RFL Group), Mohammad Mohiuddin Ahmed (Additional GM, SMC), Kazi Md. Safayet Kabir (Senior EVP, NRBC Bank), Engineer Sadid Jamil (MD, The Metal Private Ltd), and Nitai Pada Saha (CEO, RSF) shared insights on the private sector's evolving development role.

"This strategy reflects our commitment to co-creating impactful, inclusive solutions with the private sector," said Sameer Karki, Country Director of iDE Bangladesh.

iDE's new strategy builds on years of collaboration with businesses to drive scalable innovation in agriculture, sanitation, clean energy, and climate resilience, ensuring market systems work for all.