China, June 25 -- Bangladesh and China on Thursday agreed to deepen cooperation in river management, including the "Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project," as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought greater Chinese support for water resource management, flood control and environmental protection efforts.

The understanding came during a meeting between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese Minister of Water Resources Li Guoying at the State Guest House Diaoyutai in Beijing, according to a press release issued by the PM's Press Wing.

During the talks, Tarique Rahman highlighted Bangladesh's ongoing river dredging programme aimed at reducing flood risks, protecting the environment and ensuring the sustainable manag...