Dhaka, April 15 -- A German parliamentary committee delegation has said Bangladesh, with the Sundarbans, possesses a natural treasure that must be protected.

"Germany has the technical capabilities to help here and should continue to do so in the future. The diversity of flora and fauna in this water-shaped region made a deep impression on the participants," said Michael Thews, MP, who led the delegation of the Committee on the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection here from April 7 to 12.

Thews said the situation in the flood-prone areas is extremely challenging for the people living there. "The construction of storm-resistant houses, shelters, and a secure drinking water supply must be urgently conti...