DHAKA, June 6, 2024 (BSS)-United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) for Asia Änjali Kaur today wrapped up her 5-day official visit here highlighting the US’s partnership with Bangladesh on climate resilience.

Kaur visited Bangladesh from June 2-6 to meet with national and local government officials to advance the U.S.-Bangladesh development partnership and prioritize a prosperous and climate-resilient future, said a press release issued by the US embassy here.   

In honor of World Environment Day, the release said, DAA Kaur highlighted the importance of biodiversity conservation, restoration and harnessing the local knowledge and expertise for healthy ecosystems.  

During her visit, DAA Kaur met with key government officials, development partners and civil society to strengthen the USAID’s partnership.

She delivered a keynote at the clean air policy dialogue with Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Convenor of the Climate Parliament Nahim Razzaq and Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor of Md Atiqul Islam.  

She unveiled USAID’s Chittagong Hill Tracts Watershed Co-Management Activity to empower local communities and protect natural resources in the hill tracts region with UNDP, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Mashiur Rahman and Rangamati Hill District Council Chairman Aung Shue Pru.

Kaur was also excited to make her inaugural visit to the Sundarbans and understand the importance of the world’s largest mangrove forest.

She also met with USAID partners and local champions who protect the ecosystem and its wildlife, which are critical for livelihoods and protection from floods and cyclones.  

Community leaders, local government and the private sector shared their stories and insights on how to strengthen ecosystem resilience and advance prosperity, said the US embassy.