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Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division Nazma Mobarek visited the ‘Promoting Eco-Friendly Construction Materials through Resource-Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) Practices’ sub-project under the SMART project of PKSF on 25 January 2025.
With financial and technical support from PKSF, the Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) is implementing the sub-project in eight districts of the Rangpur division. The sub-project aims to extend financial and technical support to 1200 microenterprises so that they can adopt RECP practices in their business.
During her visit to the ‘Eco Holo and Solid Block Factory’ in Akcha Union, Thakurgaon Sadar Upazila, Ms Mobarek praised the initiative, saying, “The production of eco-friendly construction materials not only conserves resources but also sets a benchmark for sustainable practices in microenterprise development. Projects like this reflect our commitment to sustainable growth and environmental preservation.”
She was accompanied by NBR Commissioner Touhidul Monir, Deputy Secretaries Mohammad Amin Shorif and Muhammad Mizanur Rahman, and senior PKSF officials, including SMART Project Coordinator Gokul Chandra Biswas, and other officials from PKSF and ESDO, including Dr Md Shahid Uz Zaman, Founder and Executive Director of ESDO.
During the visit, Dr Zaman provided an in-depth overview of the sub-project’s impact on sustainable development and its potential for environmental conservation.
Designed to strengthen the environmental sustainability of Bangladesh’s microenterprises, the SMART project aspires to benefit 80,000 microenterprises across manufacturing, agriculture, and service sectors. The project aims to enhance productivity, support job creation, empower women, and drive local economic growth by leveraging innovative technologies.
