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DHAKA, July 13, 2025 (BSS) - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry 
with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted a high-level 
consultation meeting recently at the Six Seasons Hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka to 
assess the progress of the Bangladesh Climate Development Partnership (BCDP) 
and finalize plans for the upcoming launch of its web portal.

Environment Ministry Additional Secretary Mohammad Navid Safiullah chaired 
the meeting while Chief (Additional Secretary) of Programming Division of 
Planning Commission Musrat Meh Jabin and Finance Division Joint Secretary 
Monzur Hossain joined it, said a press release here today.

In a key presentation, Mousumi Pervin, senior climate change officer at the 
ADB Bangladesh Resident Mission, outlined recent advancements under the BCDP 
framework and shared details on the functionalities of the soon-to-be-
launched BCDP web portal.

The meeting focused on three strategic actions: gathering input from working 
group members on the portal's design and utility, identifying potential 
climate project concepts to be tabled at the next Board meeting, and setting 
an action plan to accelerate BCDP implementation in line with national 
climate priorities.

Participants reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination and 
transparency in climate finance and policy through the BCDP.

The web portal is expected to serve as a critical platform for tracking 
progress, enhancing collaboration, and showcasing Bangladesh's climate 
leadership on a global stage.