In a significant push toward corporate sustainability, MetLife Bangladesh has successfully commissioned a 104-kilowatt (kW) on-grid solar power system at its headquarters in Dhaka’s Motijheel commercial district. The newly installed rooftop panels are projected to generate up to 10% of the facility’s total electricity requirements.

The transition, announced in a company press release on Thursday, aligns closely with Bangladesh’s broader national targets for expanding renewable energy adoption. For MetLife, which has been a fixture in the country’s financial sector for over 74 years, the initiative marks a concerted effort to modernize its corporate infrastructure while actively shrinking its environmental footprint. Energy experts have increasingly pointed to commercial rooftop solar as a critical, underutilized avenue for boosting the nation’s green energy capacity.

“Integrating sustainable practices into our business operations and service delivery is a top priority for us,” said Ala Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Bangladesh.

Ahmad emphasized that generating a tenth of the headquarters’ power through solar energy demonstrates that corporate growth and environmental stewardship are not mutually exclusive. “As the country’s leading life insurer, we view it as our fundamental responsibility to back national priorities and help construct a more secure future for our customers, our workforce, and the broader community,” he added.

The technical execution and installation of the solar infrastructure were managed by Business Division-4 of the Sena Kalyan Sangstha. According to the company, the project was implemented in strict adherence to the rigorous technical standards and regulatory frameworks required for connecting to the national grid.