A letter has been sent to the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Governor of Bangladesh Bank on Thursday (October 26, 2023) demanding proper management of the Climate Change Trust Fund, a press release said.
The letter said that Bangladesh is prominent among the countries bearing the brunt of global climate change. According to the Climate Vulnerability Index, Bangladesh ranks seventh among 192 vulnerable countries in the world. The impact of climate change on Bangladesh has become apparent over the past two decades.
The Global Climate Index 2021 reported that a total of 185 major disasters related to climate change have occurred in Bangladesh in the last 20 years. These include disasters like floods, cyclones, tidal waves and landslides. Additionally, it resulted in the loss of 11,450 lives and a financial loss of US$3.72 billion (₹372 crore).