Germany to provide 1 billion Euro to Bangladesh: Rizwana Hasan

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan announced that Germany will provide €1 billion to Bangladesh over the next decade, including €15 million this year, to support the development of renewable energy. Following a meeting with German Ambassador Achim Tröster, she highlighted the collaboration between both nations in knowledge sharing and partnerships involving the private sector, research institutions, and civil society. The initiative will focus on engaging women, youth, and small ethnic groups in a multi-stakeholder approach. Rizwana emphasized the importance of global cooperation on climate challenges and sustainable forest management. The ambassador reaffirmed Germany's commitment to assisting Bangladesh, offering technical support in green energy and discussing future cooperation on environmental protection, river cleaning, and sustainable development projects.