Dhaka, Bangladesh | 15 February 2026 – Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC (DSE) and Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), a global pioneer in sustainable finance and impact investing, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the introduction and promotion of Orange capital instruments in Bangladesh. This partnership marks a significant step toward building an inclusive, gender-smart, and climate-aligned capital market ecosystem in the country.

The partnership brings together IIX’s global leadership in impact investing and gender-lens finance with DSE’s central role in the development of Bangladesh’s capital market. Symbolizing the color of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5): Gender Equality, the Orange Movement aims to mobilize US$10 billion at the intersection of gender equality and climate action.

Under the MoU, DSE will explore facilitating the listing of Orange Bonds under a dedicated thematic or sustainable finance category, subject to regulatory approvals. The collaboration will also focus on enhancing market readiness, raising awareness, and engaging with regulators to position Orange instruments as credible thematic debt securities within Bangladesh’s capital market.

“Capital markets play a vital role in channeling long-term finance toward national development priorities,” said Ms. Nuzhat Anwar, Managing Director of DSE. “Our collaboration with IIX reflects DSE’s commitment to fostering innovation, deepening market, and supporting financial instruments that deliver measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns.”

Prof. Durreen Shahnaz, Founder and CEO of IIX, stated, “Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in realigning its financial markets with the nation’s inclusive economic growth priorities. Dhaka Stock Exchange has been a pioneer in developing Bangladesh’s capital market ecosystem. We look forward to collaborating with DSE to jointly advance the Orange capital market, championing gender equality and climate action while strengthening trust, transparency, and credibility in Bangladesh’s financial system. By integrating global best practices and standards, the Orange Movement can help attract international investors to Bangladesh and establish stronger global financial linkages, with DSE serving as an anchor for the nation’s economic resurgence and sustainable development.”

The MoU further outlines plans for joint advocacy, market promotion, and capacity-building initiatives, including workshops, investor engagement programs, and policy dialogues with key stakeholders such as regulators, financial institutions, and development partners. All activities will be conducted in accordance with Bangladesh’s regulatory framework and subject to the oversight of the relevant authorities.

This partnership underscores a shared commitment by IIX and DSE to advancing sustainable finance innovation and positioning Bangladesh as a regional leader in inclusive and resilient capital market development.