Business Report :
Rapid urbanisation and rural-urban migration is affecting nature, human lives, and resources. Major cities in Bangladesh, including Dhaka and Chattogram, face management challenges such as traffic, waterlogging, pollution, and earthquake risks.
As building sustainable cities has become a priority in many regions worldwide, planned and sustainable urbanisation is essential for economic development in Bangladesh, aligning with SDG-11.
Experts recommended using modern technologies and learning from the best practices of other megacities to resolve the pressing urban challenges and promote sustainable development across Bangladesh.
Experts said these at a seminar titled “Making Cities Sustainable: Challenges and Imperatives for Bangladesh” organised by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) at its auditorium on Thursday.
Housing and Public Works RAM Obaidul Muqtadir Chowdhury graced the programme as chief guest while BIISS Director General Md Abu Bakar Siddique Khan delivered the welcome address.
BIISS Research Director Segufta Hossain presented the keynote paper and BIISS Chairman AFM Gousal Azam Sarker moderated the session.
RAM Obaidul Muqtadir Chowdhury said, “The government under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s prudent leadership, has taken up a range of initiatives aligned with the targets of SDG 11 and is working tirelessly to achieve that.