Staff Reporter

In a pivotal meeting between Environment Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury and US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu, significant strides were made towards enhancing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United States, particularly in environmental and climate realms.
Minister Saber Chowdhury expressed optimism regarding the future of Bangladesh-US relations, underlining the shared commitment to combatting climate change. The dialogue, held on Wednesday, underscored both nations’ mutual desire to deepen their partnership.
The meeting, convened at the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change office at the Bangladesh Secretariat, saw Minister Chowdhury and Assistant Secretary Lu at the forefront of discussions. A 7-member US delegation, led by Assistant Secretary Lu, highlighted the United States’ intention to offer free real-time satellite data for South Asia. This data will serve as a vital tool in monitoring the impact of climate change, including natural disasters, floods, pollution, and rising sea levels.
This meeting marks a significant step forward in the ongoing partnership between Bangladesh and the United States, reaffirming their shared commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable development. As both nations continue to work closely together, the prospects for impactful collaboration in tackling climate change remain promising.