A pavilion of Bangladesh was inaugurated in the official venue of 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) on Monday. BGMEA’s official delegation to the COP26 headed by its President Faruque Hassan attended the inaugural ceremony. Honorable State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. ShahriarAlam, MP was present at the
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PM off to Europe to join COP26, other events
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka on Sunday morning for the United Kingdom and France on a two-week visit to attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and other events. A VVIP flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, carrying the Prime Minister and her entourage, departed Hazrat Shahjalal
Bangladesh to play a significant role at COP26
Bangladesh cheapest option for new enery in Asia: COP26 Envoy
COP26 Regional Ambassador Ken O'Flaherty has said it is possible for countries like Bangladesh to significantly expand its renewable energy sector as it has been the cheapest option for new energy in Asian countries."It's clear that over the next decade the cost of renewable energy will continue to fall. So
Dhaka seeks support to address climate change challenges
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has sought support in the form of climate financing, rehabilitation of climate migrants, and transfer of green technology to address the challenges of climate change. He made the request when he met the Head of IMF and the Dutch Ministers in separate bilateral meetings on
Momen bats for joint climate event during COP26
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has underscored the need for hosting a climate eventon the sidelines of COP26 in Glasgow in early November to bolster cooperation among the climate-vulnerable nations, including Bangladesh. Dr Momen batted for the joint climate event --Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) -- during bilateral discussions with COP26
PM expects UK to support climate vulnerable nations
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh expects the UK to promote the interests and priorities of climate vulnerable countries to international platforms. She said this when COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma met her at her official residence Ganobhaban. PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting. He said they discussed