Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud expressed hope that the friendly relations between the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly of Bangladesh would go further.
Dr Hassan Mahmoud said it was time for developed countries to be more active in fulfilling their commitments to tackle climate change crisis.
He made the remarks at a meeting with Scottish parliamentarians Faisal Chowdhury and Sarah Boak on Thursday afternoon (local time) in addition to attending the ongoing World Climate Conference COP-26 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Ashek-un-Nabi Chowdhury, Press Minister of Bangladesh High Commission, London was also present with the Minister at that time.
At the meeting held in the Scottish Parliament, the Information Minister and the Joint General Secretary of the Awami League said that although some funds have been allocated from the World Climate Fund for tackling climate change disasters, no funds are being allocated for long term adaptation. He said that under the leadership and encouragement of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for adaptation, the scientists and researchers of Bangladesh have produced varieties of crops tolerant to drought, flood, submergence and salinity with the help of local funding and the research has been continued.
In an interview after the meeting, the Minister said that the Scottish Parliament and the Parliament of Bangladesh had discussed how to form a friendship group and work together on various related issues. Meanwhile, MSP Faisal Chowdhury lauded the overall progress of Bangladesh and lauded its leading role in tackling climate change. After attending the climate conference, the information minister is scheduled to return to the country on November 17.
