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flag Bangladesh’s coastal regions are sinking rapidly, threatening 43 million people, prompting calls for global climate finance and local adaptation efforts.

flag Bangladesh’s eastern coast is sinking rapidly due to rising sea levels and human activities like construction and deep piling, with the Chattogram region seeing sea level rise at 4.73 mm per year—the highest in the country. flag Over 43 million people live in low-lying coastal areas, making them highly vulnerable to flooding, erosion, and salinity intrusion. flag Experts urge region-specific climate adaptation strategies, resilient infrastructure, and reduced harmful development. flag Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan stressed the need for increased global adaptation finance, operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, and community-based solutions like rainwater harvesting. flag Nordic partners praised Bangladesh’s leadership and pledged cooperation on renewable energy and green shipping, calling for stronger international collaboration to support climate-vulnerable nations.

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