Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has suggested that Bangladesh and the Maldives collaborate in addressing the challenges posed by climate change, as both countries are highly vulnerable to the impacts of rising sea levels. The proposal was made during a meeting with Maldives ambassador Ahmed Fareer, who informed Hasina about the Maldives' plans to host climate change talks in Asia. Hasina urged leaders of the Maldives to work together with Bangladesh to address the effects of climate change, such as extreme weather and rising sea levels. Additionally, Hasina requested the Maldivian government to consider importing goods such as physicians, teachers, medicines, ready made garments, and ceramic products from Bangladesh. The prime minister guaranteed the envoy that Bangladesh would provide full support for establishing the 'Bangladesh-Maldives University' in the Maldives, according to Islam. The PM's principal secretary MA Karim, PMO secretary Mollah Wahiduzzman, and ambassador at large Ziauddin Ahmed were also in attendance.