Dear Members, Colleagues, and Stakeholders,
I am pleased to share with you the June 2025 edition of the FICCI Monthly Bulletin. This issue focuses on a topic that has become essential-not just for businesses, but for governments and communities as well, Sustainability. Our theme, THE BUSINESS OF SUSTAINABILITY: CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS FOR PLASTICS AND WATER MANAGEMENT, highlights an increasingly urgent challenge-one that demands attention both globally and within Bangladesh.
In today's world, sustainability is no longer confined to environmental reports or CSR initiatives. It has become central to how we plan, invest, and grow. In Bangladesh, where economic expansion and industrial development are gathering pace, the stakes are high. Managing plastic waste and securing access to clean water are not just environmental concerns, they are core to our economic and social stability.
This year's World Environment Day theme "Beat Plastic Pollution" is especially relevant for us. From strained waste systems to rising water stress, our challenges are complex. But within these challenges lies immense opportunity. Embracing circular models where resources are reused, waste is minimized, and ecosystems are regenerated can drive both resilience and competitiveness.
We are proud to see many FICCI members already embracing this shift. Through plastic reduction strategies, water-saving technologies, and environmentally conscious production models, they are demonstrating that sustainability and profitability can and must go hand in hand.
FICCI remains committed to supporting this transition. We will continue to champion smart policy reform, foster private-public collaboration, and spotlight the innovators who are paving the way toward a more sustainable future.
This bulletin features expert insights, real-world case studies, and forward-thinking ideas that we hope will inspire action. My sincere thanks to all our contributors, sponsors, and the FICCI Secretariat for making this issue possible.
Let us work together to build a future where business success and environmental stewardship go hand in hand-for the prosperity of Bangladesh and beyond.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to FICCI.
Warm regards,
Zaved Akhtar
President, FICCI
