Bangladesh a role model in reducing risks induced by climate change: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has said that Bangladesh is now a role model in reducing the risks induced by climate change.

He made the remark while speaking at an international dialogue at Bangladesh pavilion on the sidelines of the Conference of Parties (COP) - 26 in Glasgow of Scotland, according to a message received here today.

The Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) arranged the dialogue on 'Prospect of Solar-Powered Irrigation to Enhance Climate Resilience in Bangladesh'.

Speaking as the chief guest, Hasan said the Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (BCCSAP) is now showing path to the world in dealing with climate change impacts.

That is why, he said, Bangladesh is now a role model in this regard.

Hasan, also the Awami League joint general secretary, said the Bangladesh government is implementing the action plan with its own fund, while it has already taken 789 projects involving US$ 443 million from Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund (BCCTF).

Addressing the climate change impacts, the country is moving forward at an indomitable pace due to the time-befitting initiatives taken under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, he added.