Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Marana Group is committed to responsible environmental stewardship across its operations and investments. We recognize the importance of balancing growth with sustainability and take a pragmatic approach to reducing environmental impact while supporting long-term resilience.
We seek to:
Our approach is grounded in practicality, compliance with applicable standards, and continuous improvement rather than box-ticking, ensuring environmental responsibility is embedded into how we operate.
WildTeam started out as the Wildlife Trust of Bangladesh in 2003, the initiative of a small group of dedicated conservationists led by Nahar Khan, with the aim of protecting the rapidly disappearing natural assets of Bangladesh. In 2012, the organization was rebranded as WildTeam, giving it a fresh new look that represents its identity and objectives in a better way.
WildTeam is based in Bangladesh and governed by Bangladeshi board members. WildTeam was also registered as a charity in England and Wales in 2012, to support the Bangladesh work and to create a base to help save tigers and other wildlife internationally.
WildTeam is the implementer of USAID's Bagh Activity. Bagh achieved many remarkable feats in its efforts to save tigers and the Sundarbans. Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also showed her support to the noble cause by visiting the Tiger Caravan during a function at Bangabandhu National Stadium marking the Independence Day.
WildTeam works closely with the Bangladesh Forest Department and the Ministry of Environment and Forest to support them in their role as custodians of the country's wildlife and wilderness.
In 2008, WildTeam merged with the Sundarbans Tiger Project (STP) which is currently known as Tiger Team Initiative, a joint initiative of the University of Minnesota and the Bangladesh Forest Department. Currently, WildTeam is leading the implementation of USAID's Bengal Tiger Conservation Activity under the guidance of the Forest Department, and with technical support from the Smithsonian Institution, USA.
Website: www.wildteam.org.bd
Marana Group believes diverse perspectives strengthen decision‑making, innovation, and long‑term performance. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture built on respect, merit, and equal opportunity.
We aim to:
In the markets we operate, we value local talent and cross‑cultural collaboration, recognizing inclusion as both a responsibility and a competitive advantage.
Strong governance and rigorous compliance are central to Marana Group's credibility and longevity. We operate with clear accountability, ethical conduct, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations across jurisdictions.
Our governance framework emphasizes:
We continually review and strengthen our governance practices to meet evolving regulatory expectations and stakeholder trust, ensuring Marana Group operates with integrity and discipline at every level.
Marana Group is committed to full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. We maintain rigorous compliance frameworks across all our business divisions.
Our commitment to compliance is reflected in our operational practices. We ensure that all our business activities adhere to local and international regulations, particularly in sectors such as energy, telecommunications, shipping, and media.
In our media operations, we remain committed to a policy of quality, reliability, innovation and leadership. Our independent editorial and reporting policy enables us to maintain the highest standards of journalistic integrity and compliance.
Marana Group's compliance framework extends to our environmental commitments, where we work closely with regulatory bodies such as the Bangladesh Forest Department and the Ministry of Environment and Forest to ensure full adherence to environmental regulations and conservation standards.
Our corporate structure, including proper registration and governance of entities like WildTeam as registered charities in both Bangladesh and internationally, demonstrates our commitment to transparent and compliant operations.
We conduct regular compliance audits and maintain comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure that all our operations meet or exceed regulatory requirements, protecting the interests of our stakeholders and maintaining our reputation for integrity.
Our Social Commitment
Marana Group invests in initiatives that strengthen communities and human potential. Focus areas include education, women's leadership, diversity and inclusion, support for neurodiverse and differently-abled individuals and public well-being.
Through cultural, environmental and heritage projects, the Group aligns commercial success with sustained social impact, reinforcing the belief that long-term value is inseparable from responsibility to society.