, Sept. 25 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday sought Dutch cooperation in water management, ocean research and in its efforts to keep Bangladesh's rivers navigable.

He emphasised the Netherlands' leadership in flood and river management and maritime technology.

Prof Yunus also sought Dutch support for establishing cold storage facilities in Bangladeshi villages to help preserve perishable agricultural products during harvest seasons.

Prof Yunus made the formal request during a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York.

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, Chief Adviser's Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey ...