Prime Bank PLC. successfully hosted its first Customer Awareness Session on Carbon Accounting, Net Zero Pathways, and Sustainability Reporting for its Ready-Made Garments (RMG) and textile customers at the Bank’s Head Office. The session was organized with technical support from Swisscontact and SEBA Limited under the PROGRESS Project, funded by the Embassy of Sweden and the Embassy of Switzerland. The project aims to advance sustainable growth in Bangladesh’s RMG sector by strengthening workforce development especially for women; promoting energy-efficient and ESG practices; and building local service providers’ capacity.

In his welcome remarks, Faisal Rahman, Additional Managing Director & Chief Business Officer (AMD & CBO) of Prime Bank, emphasized the importance of sustainability as a shared responsibility. He stated: “At Prime Bank we believe in creating shared value- your transition is our transition. This journey is not a burden but an opportunity to upgrade processes, boost efficiency, attract global buyers, and position Bangladesh as a climate-smart manufacturing hub.”

The session brought together CFOs and representatives from the Finance and Compliance teams of 55 RMG and Textile companies, reflecting strong industry interest in aligning with global buyer expectations on climate and ESG compliance. Representatives from Swisscontact were also in attendance at the session. Md. Ziaur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Risk Officer (DMD & CRO), along with senior executives of Prime Bank, also attended the program to demonstrate the Bank’s commitment to supporting customers in their sustainability journey.