Dhaka, Nov 13 (V7N)- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has returned to Dhaka after attending the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey. His wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, accompanied him on the visit.
The flight carrying the Prime Minister landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital at around 5:40am on Friday, November 13.
Several senior BNP leaders welcomed him at the airport.
Speaking on the occasion, BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the Prime Minister had presented a five-point proposal at the climate conference, making a strong case for grants rather than loans to help Bangladesh address climate risks and damage.
He added that Tarique Rahman had also highlighted the initiatives undertaken by Bangladesh to gradually tackle the impacts of global warming.
Rizvi said implementation of the Prime Minister's proposals on climate adaptation could play an effective role in addressing climate-related damage.
Tarique Rahman travelled to Antalya on Tuesday, November 10, for a three-day visit to attend COP31.
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