Denmark Commits to Supporting Bangladesh's Sustainable Growth

“Bangladesh has enormous untapped potential. To realize this potential, it is crucial to create a conducive business environment that attracts foreign investment,” the Ambassador stated during a panel session.

This announcement was made at a three-day exhibition hosted by the Embassy of Denmark at Dhaka’s Edge Gallery, celebrating UNESCO’s designation of Copenhagen as the World Capital of Architecture. This accolade highlights Copenhagen’s legacy in architecture, innovative urban development, and its commitment to climate-friendly solutions and livability.

The exhibition coincided with the Embassy’s flagship event, ‘Greener Partnerships,’ which explored Bangladesh’s evolving business and investment landscape—termed ‘Bangladesh 2.0’—and focused on enhancing the agrarian economy through efficient food loss reduction and sustainable production practices.

The first panel, titled "Building Bangladesh 2.0 through Sustainable Investment," featured insights from the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Mærsk Group, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and Copenhagen Offshore Partners. Dr. Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director of CPD, emphasized the importance of commercially viable green businesses and the need for a strategic transition away from fossil fuel subsidies towards an integrated development model powered by green investments.

The second panel focused on "Sustainable Food Production and Effective Loss Reduction," with representatives from the IFC, World Bank Group, Arla Foods Bangladesh, Square Group, and the Embassy of Denmark. They discussed strategies to minimize food waste through enhanced collaboration and awareness throughout the value chain.

The event culminated in a third panel session addressing "Sustainable Production," where industry experts from CPD, Better Work – ILO, Shasha Denims Limited, Auko-Tex Group, and Bestseller explored the challenges Bangladesh faces in achieving global competitiveness and how Denmark can facilitate the transition to a sustainable production hub.

The Embassy noted Denmark's active collaboration with Bangladesh in developing innovative approaches to sustainable value chains, greener infrastructure, and industrial decarbonization. “The right mix of technologies, knowledge transfer, and capacity building fosters innovation. Denmark, as a leader in green economic growth, is poised to be a valuable knowledge partner for Bangladesh on its sustainability journey,” stated Ali Butt, Head of Trade at the Embassy of Denmark.