Facilitation of WSS capital-raising in Bangladesh with capital providers and FIs in Bangladesh

• Aug 8, 2025
• 1 min

Water.org’s WaterCredit and WaterCredit Adoption programs seek to scale water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) lending through financial institutions. However, limited access to capital remains a key constraint. While investors show interest in the sector, many lack the expertise, experience, and tools to engage effectively in WASH financing. 

Water.org partnered with MSC to convene a WASH financing workshop in Bangladesh to address the issue. The workshop brought together capital providers, investors, government officials, and financial institutions. It explored the viability of WASH investments and discussed sector challenges. It also shared success stories from India and other global markets, and identified actionable strategies to improve capital flow into the sector. 

The workshop led to major outcomes, which included a memorandum of understanding between Water.org and BRAC Bank. They would commit more than BDT 350 crore (approximately USD 30 million) toward expanding water and sanitation finance in Bangladesh.  

Water.org commissioned this project.