Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday stressed the need for integrated urban planning to address the challenges of rapid urbanisation and ensure sustainable water management.

During an exchange of views with a group of experts on water management, he also assured them of the government's support in addressing the country's water management challenges and ensuring sustainable solutions.

The meeting was held at the Prime Minister's Office in the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat, said PM's Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu.

He said the discussion focused on key water management challenges, including canal restoration, the stability of rivers and embankments, improvement of urban drainage systems, wastew...