The webinar organized by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and Venture Capital and Private Equity Association of Bangladesh (VCPEAB) titled, “Shaping a Resilient Economy Through Impact Investment ” was held on Wednesday to celebrate World Investor Week 2021.
Impact investment is required to create a resilient economy, speakers said. This investment is not only about minimizing harmful outcomes but also actively creating good ones by harnessing entrepreneurial talent and innovation, they added.
The speakers also highlighted the importance of joint efforts to tackle the existing challenges and to nullify the threat on our planet.
Prof Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, chairman, BSEC was present during the event as a special guest. Dr Fahmida Khatun, executive director, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said global warming is a problem that cannot be ignored anymore.
Shameem Ahsan, president of VCPEAB delivered the keynote presentation during the event.
Source: The Business Standard
