DHAKA, June 18, 2026 (BSS) - Eastern Bank (EBL) has signed a Memorandum of 
Understanding (MoU) with Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), a global leader in 
impact investing and sustainable finance, to collaborate on developing 
innovative, inclusive and sustainable finance solutions in Bangladesh.

The MoU was signed by Additional Managing Director of EBL Ahmed Shaheen and 
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) 
Professor Durreen Shahnaz on behalf of their respective organizations here 
recently, said a press release today.

Under the partnership, EBL will leverage its banking franchise, client 
network and expertise in sustainable finance, while benefiting from IIX's 
global leadership in Orange Bonds and thematic impact investment instruments.

The collaboration aims to strengthen EBL's capacity to structure innovative 
financing solutions, attract global impact capital and channel investments 
into initiatives that generate measurable social, environmental and economic 
impact.

Speaking on the occasion, Ahmed Shaheen said the strategic partnership marked 
an important step in EBL's journey to deepen financial inclusion and 
sustainability.

"By leveraging IIX's global expertise and impact investing ecosystem, we aim 
to create innovative financing solutions that deliver meaningful social and 
environmental outcomes while generating long-term value for our 
stakeholders," he said.

Professor Durreen Shahnaz said "We are confident this partnership will open 
new pathways for capital to reach the women and communities that sit at the 
heart of everything the Orange Movement stands for."