Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo held a meeting today with World Bank Divisional Director Jean Prsme at his office in the ministry. State Minister Sheikh Faridul Islam was also present during the discussion.
The meeting focused on key issues including environmental protection and sustainable development in Bangladesh, pollution control, expansion of renewable energy use, progress of ongoing World Bank-supported projects, and capacity building of the Department of Environment. Both sides also exchanged views on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for monitoring air and water pollution.
Emphasizing stronger collaboration, both parties highlighted the importance of enhancing mutual cooperation to safeguard the environment.
The minister noted that Bangladesh is making steady progress in environmental improvement and tackling climate change risks through projects supported by the World Bank. He added that these initiatives will be implemented quick and on a priority basis.
The World Bank’s divisional director expressed optimism about the accelerated progress of the ongoing projects.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, along with environmental experts from the World Bank, were also present at the meeting.
