Dhaka, May 6 -- Realtors have sought government's necessary policy support for development of the country's housing sector for ensuring accommodation for people of different income groups.

The appeal came when the newly elected leaders of the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) made a courtesy call on Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher at the latter's office in the Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday.

The REHAB leaders said the government's policy support is essential for the overall development of the country's housing sector, aiming to ensure affordable housing and help achieve modern urban management.

The meeting discussed issues relating to the current challenges of the housing sector, investment si...