Princess Crown Victoria of Sweden has embarked on a visit to Khulna's Sundarban Ghedha coastal upazila of Koira, aiming to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change and engage with vulnerable ma communities. Her visit commenced at eight o'clock on Tuesday morning, as she landed at the helipad in Nayani field of Gilabari area, Maheshwaripur Union.
During her visit, Princess Victoria is scheduled to visit various locations, including Maheshwaripur Yunni Parishad, Maharajpur Union Parishad, and Madinabad Digital Post Office. She will then proceed to the Kapotaksh College ground at 12 noon before departing from Koira. Additionally, she plans to visit two areas at risk due to climate change impacts, where she will interact with local communities and observe livelihood activities.
The arrival of the state guest has prompted extensive security measures, with 1,600 policemen deployed at 500 locations across Koira. Furthermore, authorities have enlisted the support of various security agencies, including RAB, BGB, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and intelligence surveillance, to ensure the safety and security of the visit , Officer-in-charge (OC) of Koira Police Station. Mizanur Rahman said that.
Princess Victoria's visit to Koira focuses on addressing several critical issues, including the quality of life of local residents in the coastal region facing climate challenges, gender equality initiatives, digitization transformation programs in Maharajpur and Maheshwaripur Union Parishads, and the inauguration of the Madinabad Smart Post Center. Additionally, she will assess progress in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) implementation, with a particular focus on the role of the business sector and ongoing disaster management efforts in Koira.
This visit underscores the importance of global collaboration and awareness-raising efforts in combating climate change and promoting sustainable development. Princess Victoria's engagement with local communities and stakeholders in Koira is expected to foster meaningful dialogue and highlight the urgent need for collective action to address the challenges posed by climate change in vulnerable regions like the Sundarbans.
Princess of Sweden was in attendance, according to Sabre Hossain Chowdhury, Environment and Forest Minister, Information and Communication State Minister Junaid Ahmed Palak, and Member of Parliament Md. Rashidujzaman, Koira Upazila Executive Officer BM Tariquzzaman, Deputy Commissioner Khandkar Yasir Arefin.
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