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Finance companies’ CSR spending falls 63%

Published : Tuesday, 6 October, 2026 at 11:38 PM

Observer Online Report

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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending by Bangladesh’s non-bank financial institutions fell by 63 percent in the first half of 2026, according to the latest report of Bangladesh Bank’s Sustainable Finance Department.

Finance companies spent Tk 1.85 crore on CSR activities during January-June 2026, compared with Tk 4.99 crore in the previous six-month period from July to December 2025. This represents a decline of Tk 3.14 crore in just six months.

The reduction was seen across major CSR sectors. Finance companies spent Tk 77 lakh on health, Tk 54 lakh on education, Tk 31 lakh on environment and climate, and Tk 20 lakh on other sectors during the period.

The report noted that CSR spending is generally lower in the first six months of a year than in the July-December period, and the latest figures also followed that trend.

Sector officials said CSR is not merely a philanthropic activity but an important part of sustainable development. Stronger participation by financial institutions is considered important for improving the lives of disadvantaged people and supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS).

-AH

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