Bangladesh is advancing efforts to transform its construction sector through the development of a national Green Building Certification Framework, known as DESH, aimed at promoting sustainable, climate-resilient, and resource-efficient buildings.
The framework is being developed by the Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI) with support from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), under the leadership of the Ministry of Housing and Public Works.
DESH is part of a broader initiative titled “Transforming the Built Environment through Sustainable Materials in Bangladesh,” reflecting the country’s growing focus on sustainable development in the construction sector.
A recent stakeholder consultation marked a key milestone in the framework’s development. The session brought together representatives from government, academia, and industry to validate technical aspects and contribute to the co-development of the certification system.
