Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- As a disaster-prone country, environmentally friendly and sustainable green financing is extremely important for Bangladesh, experts said.

Stakeholders including business leaders said banks and financial institutions are now giving more attention to such loans. With the aim of sustaining economic growth and moving further ahead, Bangladesh seeks to green its energy, manufacturing, transport and agriculture sectors.

A World Bank document prepared for the government states that more than USD 200 billion in climate financing will be required over the next two decades to support this vast undertaking. But securing that financing is a major challenge.

Bangladesh Bank's Sustainable Finance Policy, banks can provide loans fo...