About the first 2025 B-Briddhi’s Mission in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s impact enterprise ecosystem is evolving rapidly, with enterprises scaling their reach, and forming strategic partnerships to drive sustainable growth. As part of B-Briddhi: Scaling Impact Enterprises in Bangladesh, the Roots of Impact program implementation team visited Bangladesh in February 2025 to engage with entrepreneurs, investors, and support organizations working at the forefront of impact-driven business.
Through in-depth conversations and firsthand observations, we identified three major trends shaping the future of impact enterprises in Bangladesh. Here’s what we learned:
1. Impact Enterprises are scaling fast
Over the past five years, impact enterprises in Bangladesh have grown significantly, expanding their reach and strengthening their business models. Many are now serving thousands of Bottom of the Pyramid customers annually, proving that impact-driven businesses are becoming a key force in the country’s development. B-Briddhi has evolved alongside these enterprises, ensuring they have access to the right tools, funding, and knowledge to scale effectively.
2. Climate impact is gaining recognition
More impact enterprises are integrating climate action into their strategies, recognising its growing importance. Many are actively measuring their climate footprint and exploring financing options like carbon credits and concessional funding. To support this shift, B-Briddhi has introduced the Climate Finance Navigator Toolkit, helping enterprises assess and manage their climate impact. This focus aligns with Bangladesh’s urgent need for climate resilience, as it remains one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world.
3. Collaboration is powering impact
Bangladesh’s impact ecosystem thrives on collaboration. Investors, development organizations, and support programs are joining forces to strengthen the sector, helping enterprises overcome funding challenges, access training and resources to scale effectively. B-Briddhi continues to facilitate these partnerships, fostering synergies that drive sustainable development. The increasing focus on strategic alliances signals a strong foundation for long-term impact.
Looking ahead
As B-Briddhi continues to support impact enterprises in Bangladesh, the momentum behind scaling social and climate-impact driven businesses has never been stronger. With a growing emphasis on access to finance, impact management, and collaboration, enterprises are well-positioned to drive meaningful change. By leveraging these opportunities, Bangladesh can further solidify its role as a leader in sustainable business innovation. The coming years will be critical in translating this momentum into lasting impact.
About the Biniyog Briddhi Programme
B-Briddhi is a gender-inclusive programme supporting a thriving impact ecosystem in #Bangladesh where impact enterprises can grow and scale. This programme is supported by #Switzerland and implemented by Roots of Impact and LightCastle Partners.
