To mark World Environment Day 2026, Dnet convened staff members and representatives from its partner organizations—PSUS, JKK, NSS, and Prochesta—for a special webinar on climate action and environmental sustainability.

The session featured an inaugural address by Dnet’s Executive Director, Mahmud Hasan, a vibrant cultural presentation by the Monipuri community of Kamalganj through the World Environment Day Global Limbo Dance Challenge of UNEP, a special presentation on the significance of World Environment Day, and reflections on the urgent need for climate resilience and sustainable development.

The webinar also served as a platform for collective commitments toward environmental protection and climate action.

*Dnet* committed to integrating environmental sustainability into its future organizational planning, promoting innovative solutions for environmental protection, expanding digital and paperless approaches, reducing plastic use, adopting eco-friendly materials, and encouraging responsible environmental practices among staff and communities.

*PSUS (Progoti Samaj Unnayan Sangstha)* pledged to continue environmental awareness sessions in community meetings, reduce polythene use, plant at least two trees annually per staff member, and maintain clean surroundings at both office and household levels.

*JKK (Janakalyan Kendra)* committed to empowering marginalized communities, particularly women and youth in and around biodiversity-rich areas, to lead environmental protection and climate justice initiatives, while promoting gender-responsive cleanliness campaigns, sustainable tree care, and community stewardship.

*NSS (Nissho Shohayok Sangstha)* pledged to organize quarterly cleanliness campaigns, promote responsible water use, and incorporate environmental discussions into every organizational meeting.

*Prochesta* committed to reducing single-use plastics in its office operations and encouraging every family to plant at least one medicinal tree and two fruit-bearing trees.

The webinar concluded with a collective pledge from Dnet and its partners to strengthen their commitment to environmental protection, climate adaptation, and community-led action for a more sustainable future.

*Act Today, Adapt Tomorrow.*

#NowForClimate #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #EnvironmentalSustainability #InnovateForImpact #Dnet #PartnershipForChange #SustainableFuture #ClimateJustice #CommunityAction #GreenFuture

One Earth, Many Voices is a three-day community awareness campaign taking place from 03–05 June 2026 in observance of World Environment Day 2026. The campaign aims to promote environmental awareness, encourage sustainable practices, and strengthen community participation in biodiversity conservation through a series of inclusive and culturally relevant activities.

Organized by Dnet in collaboration with its local partners—PSUS, JKK, NSS, and Prochesta—the campaign will engage diverse communities whose lives and livelihoods are closely linked to nature. Awareness activities with Garo and Dalit communities, organized by Dnet and PSUS, will foster environmental stewardship and social inclusion. Dnet and JKK will mobilize tea garden-based youth clubs for a tree plantation campaign and collaborate with the Monipuri Cultural Club to deliver a World Environment Day-themed cultural campaign. Dnet and NSS will conduct awareness sessions with fisherfolk and farming communities of Hakaluki Haor, highlighting sustainable natural resource management and wetland conservation. Environmental pledge campaigns involving women-led organizations, community members, and organizational staff will be facilitated by Dnet, Prochesta, and Dnet Headquarters.

By bringing together diverse voices and experiences, the campaign will promote collective responsibility for environmental protection and demonstrate how community-led action can contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.

Green Together: Voices for Nature is a two-day virtual awareness campaign organized in observance of World Environment Day 2026. Running from 04–05 June 2026 through Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media platforms, the campaign aims to amplify community voices, promote environmental stewardship, and encourage collective action for biodiversity conservation and sustainable living.

The campaign will feature day-specific thematic poster publication, alongside a photo campaign involving Dnet and its partner organizations (PSUS, JKK, NSS, and Prochesta) to showcase local environmental initiatives, community engagement, and conservation efforts. A key attraction of the campaign will be participation in the Global Limbo Dance Challenge, where members of the Monipuri community from Kamalganj, Moulvibazar, will contribute a culturally inspired performance to a global movement celebrating environmental awareness through creativity and expression.

In addition, the campaign will encourage online participation in the official World Environment Day celebrations hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan, connecting local communities with the global environmental movement. Through visual content and digital engagement, Green Together: Voices for Nature seeks to inspire individuals and organizations to adopt environmentally responsible practices and contribute to a more sustainable future. The campaign will demonstrate how local actions and community voices can collectively drive meaningful environmental change.

Act Today, Adapt Tomorrow is an upcoming webinar hosted by Dnet on 05 June 2026 at 3:30 PM, marking World Environment Day. The session will bring together staff members from Dnet and its partner organizations—PSUS, JKK, NSS, and Prochesta—to strengthen collective climate action.

The program will begin with a brief introduction, followed by a special video presentation of the Global Limbo Dance Challenge, performed by the Monipuri Ethnic Community from Kamalganj, Moulvibazar. The performance will highlight the urgency of faster climate solutions and reduced emissions through cultural expression.

The webinar will also feature an organizational presentation on the significance of World Environment Day 2026, emphasizing current environmental priorities and global responsibilities. This will be followed by a segment outlining Dnet and its partners’ shared commitments toward climate resilience and sustainability.

The session will conclude with closing remarks by Mahmud Hasan, Executive Director of Dnet, reinforcing the call to act today for a more adaptive and sustainable tomorrow.

Join the webinar: https://meet.google.com/cih-dvkn-rsh

The future of social impact is here! 

​Dnet, in joint collaboration with iSocial, has officially embarked on a transformative journey to integrate Artificial Intelligence into NGO operations. Today (April 22, 2026) we kicked off this mission with a high-energy workshop focused on leveraging AI to drive organizational efficiency and scale innovation.

​The session brought together diverse minds from Dnet, iSocial, and Catalyst Now, fostering a collaborative environment for the next generation of management practices.

​A special thank you to our facilitator, Tahsin Ifnoor Sayeed. As an AI expert and a former member of the Dnet family, Tahsin’s return to share his expertise made this “starting journey” even more meaningful.

​Stay tuned as we redefine how technology meets humanity to create a more resilient and tech-driven development sector!

​#Dnet #iSocial #CatalystNow #AIforGood #NGODigitalization #InnovationInAction #FutureOfWork #SocialImpact

DHAKA, April 11, 2026 — dFin, the financial sector arm of Dnet, today hosted the “Risk Conference on Banking and Finance 2026” at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel. The conference brought together regulators, senior bankers, and sector experts to examine the critical risk environment facing financial institutions in Bangladesh amidst a shift toward more stringent oversight.

The conference opened with a welcome address by Mr. Mahmud Hasan, Executive Director of Dnet. Following the welcome, Dr. Toufic Ahmad Choudhury (Former DG, BIBM; and Member, Governing Body, Dnet) and Professor Mustafizur Rahman, PhD (Distinguished Fellow, CPD; and Member, Governing Body, Dnet) shared their insights on the necessity of robust risk frameworks in the current economic landscape.

The event was formally inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Former Finance Adviser to the Interim Government of Bangladesh and Former Governor of Bangladesh Bank. In his keynote address, Dr. Ahmed emphasized the importance of stability and transparency in the banking sector during this period of transition. The inaugural session concluded with remarks from Dr. Shah Md. Ahsan Habib, Professor Selection Grade, BIBM and Chairman of Dnet. The conference arrives at a pivotal time as Bangladesh Bank transitions from compliance-led oversight to Risk-Based Supervision (RBS) and implements tighter loan classification and provisioning rules.

Key Sessions and Highlights:

• Transitioning to Risk-Based Supervision: Discussions focused on moving beyond formal rules to a forward-looking model that emphasizes institutional risk profiles and supervisory judgment.
• Credit Risk and NPL Management: Experts addressed the structural roots of non-performing loans (NPLs), highlighting the need for improved credit appraisal and internal risk cultures to restore confidence in asset quality.
• Digital Financial Inclusion: With the rapid expansion of digital financial services (DFS), the conference identified emerging threats such as cyber fraud, system downtime, and weak data governance as core issues for financial stability.
• Global and Geopolitical Risks: A dedicated session explored how external volatility, including global conflict and trade flow disruptions, directly impacts domestic bank balance sheets.

The conference featured an expert panel chaired by Professor Mustafizur Rahman, PhD (Distinguished Fellow, CPD and Member, Governing Body, Dnet), and included high-level panelists such as Professor Mahmood Osman Imam, PhD (Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka); Mr. Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania (Chairman, NRBC Bank PLC; Former MD, BKB; and Supernumerary Professor, BIBM); Mr. Mashrur Arefin (Chairman, ABB and Managing Director & CEO, City Bank PLC); Mr. Syed Mahbubur Rahman (Managing Director, Mutual Trust Bank PLC); Mr. Rizwan Dawood Shams (Managing Director, IPDC Finance PLC). The panel bridged the gap between policy intent and operational reality, offering grounded views on governance, liquidity, and capital management. “Risk can no longer be managed as a routine compliance issue; it must be addressed as a strategic, system-wide concern,” noted the conference organizers. The event aligns with dFin’s broader mission to strengthen institutional performance and practical skills within the banking and financial sector.

About dFin: dFin is the financial sector capacity development arm of Dnet, a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the banking and finance sector through high-quality training, research, and advisory services.

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Media Contact: Name: dFin Office [A Center of Dnet] Phone: +880 9606003638 Email: dfin@dnet.org.bd Website: https://dnet.org.bd/dfin/

 

Media coverage of the event

• The Business Standard – https://tinyurl.com/4trd5vtu
• bdnews24 – https://bdnews24.com/economy/72aac57b1b57
• Dhaka Tribune – https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/banks/407473/salehuddin-must-have-the-courage-to-say-no-to
• Banik Barta – https://bonikbarta.com/bangladesh/y3fcVL8yx4Xcaf2l
• The New Nation – https://dailynewnation.com/news/819084
• Ortho Shongbad – https://tinyurl.com/hnsfscks
• News Now 24 – https://newsnow24.com/business/ctp0VGw2RN
• Banik Barta – https://tinyurl.com/mwpjntwz
• Bangla Tribune – https://tinyurl.com/2vtfwrzt
• Samakal – https://tinyurl.com/y3a2jfe3
• Business Journal 24 – https://tinyurl.com/3x8m2j39
• Dainik Amader Shomoy – https://www.dainikamadershomoy.com/details/019d7de3bbc94
• The Financial Times – https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/trade/digital-banking-involves-fraud-cyber-theft-risks

 

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.