Dhaka, April 8, 2026 - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo held a meeting with Pranay Kumar Verma, the High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, at the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka on Wednesday.
During the meeting, both sides emphasized strengthening bilateral cooperation in environmental protection and tackling climate change. The discussion covered a range of areas including capacity development, research and knowledge sharing, circular economy, waste management, renewable energy use and improving energy efficiency.
The two sides also highlighted the need for joint initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen environmental governance.
Cooperation in green cooling, biodiversity conservation and environmentally friendly industrialisation was also discussed. Both parties stressed the importance of sharing experiences in protecting the Sundarbans, as well as collaboration in carbon credit mechanisms, social forestry and green development initiatives.
Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo said Bangladesh is working to strengthen bilateral cooperation with neighbouring India and expressed interest in closer collaboration to address environmental protection and climate change challenges in the future.
He also noted that India’s experience and institutional capacity could be helpful for Bangladesh in developing and effectively implementing carbon market mechanisms.
High Commissioner Pranay Kumar Verma reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh in building sustainable development pathways and climate-resilient infrastructure. He also expressed interest in sharing India’s experience in renewable energy development and emerging technologies, including hydrogen-fuel-based automobiles.
The meeting was attended by the secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the deputy high commissioner of the Indian High Commission, and the chief conservator of forests, among others.
