This study investigates how Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors contribute to the sustainable performance of banking institutions in Bangladesh. As ESG metrics become increasingly critical in evaluating firm success, the banking sector's adherence to sustainable practices plays a pivotal role in overall economic resilience. Utilizing a sample of 256 responses from public and private sector banks, the study applies SPSS tools including regression analysis and Cronbach’s alpha to examine the reliability and statistical relationship among the variables. The findings reveal that environmental, social, and governance dimensions significantly influence sustainable firm performance. These results highlight the importance of integrating ESG components into governance frameworks to foster long-term sustainability in Bangladesh's banking sector.
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