Dhaka, June 28 -- State Minister for Planning Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki on Sunday said the government is moving towards a policy decision to make public space, urban planning and architecture suitable for Bangladesh's own realities.

"Cities must be designed to coexist with rain, water and climate realities, instead of treating them as disruptions," he said while inaugurating an exhibition titled "Dialogues in Coexistence: Shaping Inclusive Public Spaces in the Bengal Delta" at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhaka.

Speaking as the chief guest, Saki said master plans for Dhaka and divisional cities are being prioritised, with similar planning to gradually extend to district and upazila towns.

The State Minister said public projects must ensure acces...