Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has departed Dhaka for Türkiye to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31). He left the capital on Tuesday morning, November 10.On Monday (November 9), Foreign Ministry Secretary Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury said the prime minister would represent Bangladesh at the climate summit, scheduled to take place in Anatolia, Türkiye. During the conference, Tarique Rahman is expected to highlight Bangladesh’s position and priorities in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.Alongside his participation in the summit, the prime minister is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with leaders from several countries. These engagements are expected to strengthen Bangladesh’s diplomatic relations and create opportunities to expand economic cooperation, according to the foreign ministry secretary.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is accompanied on the visit by his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir, and other relevant officials.