Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh has suggested that her country and the Maldives collaborate in addressing the challenges posed by climate change, as both nations are highly vulnerable to rising sea levels. The proposal was made during a meeting with the Maldives ambassador in Dhaka, Ahmed Fareer. Hasina urged leaders of the island nation to work together with Bangladesh to mitigate the effects 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, clothing, and ceramic products from Bangladesh, as well as hiring Bangladeshi physicians and teachers. 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, Islam noted. Also in attendance were PM's principal secretary MA Karim, PMO secretary Mollah Wahiduzzman, and ambassador at large Ziauddin Ahmed.