Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called on developed countries to fulfil their climate finance commitments through grants instead of loans, warning that debt-based support would increase the burden on climate-vulnerable communities in Bangladesh.

She also stressed the need for the government, private sector, civil society and experts to work together to strengthen Bangladesh's unified position at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).

The state minister made the remarks as the chief guest at a national dialogue titled "People-Led Policy: Bangladesh Position at COP31" at the CIRDAP auditorium in Dhaka on Saturday.

The event was organised through a joint initiative of 33 n...