Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Head of Mission of the Netherlands to Bangladesh Andre Carstens today (Tuesday) met with Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources Syeda Rizwana Hasan at her secretariat office.

During the meeting, they discussed avenues for collaboration in addressing Bangladesh's pressing environmental challenges and water management priorities, BSS reports.

Syeda Rizwana highlighted the critical need for assistance in mitigating saline intrusion in coastal areas, which severely affects local livelihoods.

She also emphasized the importance of resolving water-logging issues in regions like Bhabodaho and Bil Dakatia, while seeking support for river dredging and cleanup initiatives.

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