DHAKA, August 2, 2022 (BSS)- Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin 
Chaudhury highlighted the visionary action plan of Prime Minister Sheikh 
Hasina in tackling climate changes during her bilateral meeting with Sir 
Lindsay Hoyle, speaker of the House of commons of the United Kingdom (UN) on 
Monday.

"Bangladesh is one of the most likely countries to be affected by the adverse 
effects of climate change. However, we are facing the crisis successfully due 
to the government's timely initiatives," the Speaker said while paying a 
courtesy call on Sir Hoyle at the latter's office in London, said a release 
received here today. 

The speaker also mentioned that in addition to the five-year plan, Bangladesh 
has adopted a long-term perspective plan and a delta plan under the dynamic 
leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. 

The Speaker of the British Parliament congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh 
Hasina on the climate leadership at the COP26 and mentioned her as one of the 
strongest voices that has risen to combat global warming and climate change 
till now. 

Lauding the steps and initiatives taken by the Bangladesh government in 
global warming and climate change, he said: "Bangladeshi diaspora is working 
in Britain with great appreciation. British Bangladeshis are contributing to 
the development of Britain in the local government system including the 
British Parliament. At the same time, they are also playing a role in the 
development of Bangladesh."

During the meeting, they discussed other relevant issues like poverty 
alleviation, women's empowerment, Rohingya issue, Bangladesh diaspora and 
social development and the role of Commonwealth parliaments in details, the 
release added.

Dr Chaudhury said, "Westminster and Commonwealth parliaments can work 
together to ensure social development," by gratefully recalling the 
cooperation and support of the British Parliament in these cases.

During exchanging views with her UK counterpart, the Speaker opined that the 
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), a conference of the 
Commonwealth of Nations, could be used to exchange views on existing and 
emerging issues with parliaments in addition to discussions at the government 
level."

Speaker sought Britain's continued support in solving the Rohingya problem, 
and invited the British Speaker to the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the 
50th anniversary of the Bangladesh Parliament.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle accepted the invitation and expressed his hope to attend 
the Golden Jubilee celebrations.

Bangladesh Ambassador to Britain Saida Muna Tasnim and Joint Secretary MA 
Kamal Billah were present during the meeting. 

On the occasion of the visit of Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury to the 
British Parliament, flags of both of the countries were hoisted on the 
Westminster premises, to welcome and greet her.