Dhaka, July 15 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said the government has undertaken various initiatives to transform the capital into a clean, planned and livable city.

He made the remarks while addressing a seminar titled "Urban Waste Management is the Responsibility of All of Us" as the chief guest at the auditorium of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).

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Speaking at the seminar, the minister said waste management has long remained a major challenge for Dhaka due to the city's growing population as the country's principal economic hub.

He said the government's or city cor...