bKash has won awards in two categories at the ‘SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026’ for its significant contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This year, in the fourth edition of this award, organised by Bangladesh Innovation Conclave, bKash was honoured as the ‘Winner’ in both the ‘Most Sustainable Financial Institution of the Year in MFS’ and ‘SDG Brand Champion in Sustainable Community’ categories, a press release said.

These accolades were presented to organisations making meaningful contributions toward sustainable development goals at a ceremony held recently at a hotel in the capital. Ishtiaque Shahriar, Head of Digital Assets and Communications at bKash, received the awards on behalf of the company.

bKash won the award in ‘Most Sustainable Financial Institution of the Year in MFS’ category for its initiatives in integrating sustainability in overall strategies, operational methods, and fostering stakeholder relationships.

Additionally, bKash has created digital transaction opportunities for the honey collectors (Mowals) of the Sundarbans, eliminating the risks of carrying cash over waterways and ending exploitation of middlemen. A documentary titled ‘Sahosei bikash’, which captures this unique story of safeguarding their livelihood, earned bKash the ‘SDG Brand Champion’ award in the ‘Sustainable Community’ category.