Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has suggested that Bangladesh and the Maldives collaborate in addressing the challenges posed by climate change, particularly as both countries are highly vulnerable to the impacts of rising sea levels. This proposal was made during a meeting with the Maldives ambassador in Dhaka, Ahmed Fareer, who informed Hasina about the Maldives' plans to host climate change discussions in Asia. Hasina urged the leaders of the Maldives to work together with Bangladesh to address the consequences of climate change, such as extreme weather events and sea level rise. Additionally, she requested the Maldives government to consider importing goods such as medicines, garments, and ceramic products from Bangladesh, as well as hiring physicians and teachers from the country. The envoy was assured by the Prime Minister that Bangladesh would provide full support for the establishment of the 'Bangladesh-Maldives University' in the Maldives, as stated by Islam. Also in attendance were the PM's principal secretary MA Karim, PMO secretary Mollah Wahiduzzman, and ambassador at large Ziauddin Ahmed.