Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Jeremy Bruer has said Australia and Bangladesh will work together to combat climate change. “Australia's support to Bangladesh in the field of low carbon technology transfer, renewable energy, clean energy, climate adaptation and mitigation activities will continue,” he said. Jeremy Bruer said this in a meeting at the Environment Ministry on Tuesday between Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md. Shahab Uddin and an Australian delegation led by the High Commissioner. Also read: COP26 president-designate visited Bangladesh to see climate crisis firsthand The High Commissioner appreciated various initiatives taken by Bangladesh to fight climate change, according to an official release.Secretary to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Md. Mustafa Kamal, Additional Secretary (Admin) Iqbal Abdullah Harun, Additional Secretary (Development) Ahmad Shamim Al Razi, Additional Secretary (Climate Change) Sanjay Kumar Bhowmik were also present in the meeting. Also read: 'Turn pledges into action': Hasina's clarion call to combat climate change The Environment Minister said that as the President of CVF and V20, Bangladesh is playing an important role in international arena to tackle climate change. He said Bangladesh submitted enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and announced Mujib Climate Prospect Plan and the work of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) is underway. The Environment Minister expressed hope that the world leaders will reach the consensus of providing 100 billion US dollars for climate vulnerable countries.

Australia has announced an additional fund of A$5 million or Tk 330 million t to support Bangladesh’s COVID-19 preparedness and response, the country’s envoy said on Saturday.  Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne has made the announcement, according to Australian High Commission in Dhaka Jeremy Bruer.  This fund will be given through the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to procure and distribute essential supplies, including oxygen and related equipment, to help communities withstand the health and social impact of the pandemic, said the high commissioner. The money is in addition to the A$5.7 million Australia provided last year to Bangladesh for personal protective equipment, COVID-19 awareness campaigns, and emergency food and income support. Australia said it is also working to increase the global supply of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, including through an A$80 million commitment to the COVAX Advance Market Commitment, of which Bangladesh is a beneficiary. High Commissioner Jeremy Bruer said, "As one of Bangladesh's oldest friends, Australia is committed to supporting Bangladesh in its fight against COVID-19, to help ensure our shared region remains safe, stable, prosperous and resilient.  Australia and our partners stand with Bangladesh in responding to the pandemic.”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government has been able to successfully face the Covid-19 pandemic with united efforts of all sectors and the situation is now under control.

Twenty emerging leaders from various sectors in Bangladesh have been selected to receive the "Australia Awards Scholarships" to study master’s degrees at Australia’s world-class universities.

Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Jeremy Bruer on Thursday said his country looks forward to remaining a friend to Bangladesh for many years to come as the two countries prepare to celebrate two important occasions.