According to a new World Bank report titled 'From Risk to Resilience: Helping People and Institutions Adapt in South Asia,' the region’s densely populated countries, including Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, are projected to become the world’s most climate-vulnerable areas by 2030. The report highlights that nearly 90 percent of Bangladesh’s population will face severe climate risks within the next five years due to rising temperatures, devastating floods, and increasing salinity in coastal zones. These impacts are expected to severely affect rural economies, agriculture, and employment, while also heightening household-level vulnerabilities. Environment Secretary Farhina Ahmed emphasized that combating climate risks requires significant investment in energy, infrastructure, and data systems. She noted that while Bangladesh has several climate adaptation policies, implementing them remains a major challenge. Ongoing pilot projects and inter-departmental coordination efforts are underway to strengthen national resilience strategies.