Dhaka, May 18 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday directed the authorities concerned to take effective and long-term measures to resolve the waterlogging problem of the capital.

"Effective initiatives must be taken to permanently resolve the waterlogging problem to transform Dhaka into a modern and liveable city," he said.

National unity essential to secure fair share of water from India: Mirza Fakhrul

Fakhrul, also BNP Secretary General, was speaking at a progress review meeting held at the conference room of the Local Government Division on development activities being implemented by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).

The me...