Dhaka, Bangladesh – dFin has officially announced its upcoming “Risk Conference on Banking and Finance 2026,” scheduled to take place on April 11, 2026, at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel. The full-day event, running from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, aims to serve as an international platform for dialogue on the most pressing issues facing the financial sector today.

The conference will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including regulators, banking professionals, risk practitioners, and financial sector leaders. According to the organisers, the discussions will focus on navigating emerging risk landscapes, understanding recent regulatory developments, leveraging digital transformation, and building institutional resilience in a rapidly changing financial environment.

dFin has released the participation structure for the event, offering tiered group registration fees. The cost per person is 10,000 BDT for groups of one to four, which includes registration, two snacks, and lunch. The fee decreases on a per-person basis for larger groups, with a rate of 9,500 BDT for groups of 10 to 15 participants.

In addition to attendee registration, dFin is offering several sponsorship packages. The top-tier sponsorship, priced at BDT 200,000, includes free participation for seven individuals, logo placement on the event banner, and a 15-minute video promo slot. Other sponsorship levels are available at BDT 100,000 and BDT 50,000, offering varying combinations of free participation and promotional benefits.

Organisers have clarified that the participation fees strictly cover the actual costs associated with the venue, hospitality, logistics, and applicable government taxes, with no commercial markup applied.

For those interested in registering or exploring sponsorship opportunities, further information and inquiries can be directed to dFin via email at dfin@dnet.org.bd or by phone at +8801719476384. Payment details, including bank account information with Mutual Trust Bank Limited, are also available upon request.

DHAKA, MARCH 2026 – In a significant move toward strengthening the climate resilience of Bangladesh’s vulnerable coastal regions, the Dnet and BSAFE Foundation consortium has officially commenced its field-level “cascade training” sessions. The initiative, part of the Gender-responsive Coastal Adaptation (GCA) project supported by the UNDP and the Green Climate Fund, began on March 4 and is scheduled to run through March 30, 2026.

Scaling Impact through Field Facilitators

Following the successful completion of foundational training for lead facilitators, the project is now transitioning to its “cascade” phase. This strategy utilizes trained field facilitators to deliver direct capacity-building and livelihood support to coastal communities. The focus remains on enhancing the adaptive capacities of communities—particularly women—to cope with the increasing threat of climate-induced salinity.

Focus on Sustainable Value Chains

The training sessions are designed to provide practical, hands-on knowledge in several key areas identified in the project’s Inception Report:

• Climate-Resilient Livelihoods: Training in aqua-geoponics, crab fattening, and salinity-tolerant vegetable cultivation.

• Market Linkages: Strengthening the role of Community-based Livelihood Management Associations (CbLMA) to ensure farmers receive fair prices.

• Gender Empowerment: Addressing the specific needs of women-led households to ensure they have the tools and financial independence to withstand environmental shocks.

“Our goal is to turn knowledge into action,” said Md. Hashem Ali Akash, Deputy Director of BSAFE Foundation. “By cascading this training directly to the field level, we are ensuring that the most remote coastal farmers have the technical expertise to secure their livelihoods despite the challenges of rising salinity.”

Collaboration and Oversight

The implementation plan, which includes a rigorous schedule of workshops across various coastal venues, is being conducted under the guidance of the UNDP’s GCA project team. Mr. Khandoker Md Ruhul Amin, Market Development Associate at UNDP, has been invited to oversee and support the sessions, ensuring that the training aligns with the project’s overarching goal of sustainable market development.

Looking Ahead

As the sessions continue through the end of March, the Dnet-BSAFE consortium will monitor the progress closely, adapting the curriculum to meet the real-time needs of the participants. This phase marks a critical milestone in the GCA project’s mission to build a more resilient and equitable future for the coastal population of Bangladesh.

A five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) titled “Enhancing Adaptive Capacities of Coastal Communities, Especially Women, to Cope with Climate Change-Induced Salinity” was successfully conducted from 22–26 February 2026 under the UNDP’s GCA Project.

A total of 10 trainers participated in the intensive training program designed to build a pool of skilled facilitators who will cascade knowledge at the community level. The ToT focused on strengthening adaptive and livelihood capacities of vulnerable coastal populations, particularly women affected by salinity intrusion due to climate change.

Mr. Khandoker Md. Ruhul Amin, Market Development Associate of the GCA Project, UNDP, attended the event as the Special Guest and shared insights on climate-resilient livelihood development and market linkages.

Key modules of the training included Business Planning, Financial Literacy, and Leadership Skills. These modules were designed to equip participants with practical tools to support community-based Local Market Agents (CbLMAs) in promoting sustainable and resilient livelihoods.

The primary objective of the ToT was to prepare trainers who will deliver capacity-building sessions for CbLMAs across the coastal regions of Shatkhira and Khulna divisions. Through this initiative, the GCA Project aims to enhance local resilience and empower communities to better adapt to climate-induced challenges.