Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday held a consultation with experts to discuss the country’s water management challenges and explore sustainable solutions to ensure long-term water security.

The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office under the Cabinet Division at the Bangladesh Secretariat.

Organised with the participation of social development organisation Footsteps Bangladesh, the consultation brought together experts in environment, water resources and engineering, along with representatives from relevant institutions.

Participants shared their assessments of the country’s existing water management challenges, identified key constraints and proposed a range of policy recommendations.

The experts stressed the importance of adopting medium- and long-term planning, expanding the use of modern technologies, strengthening coordination among government agencies and incorporating the impacts of climate change into water management strategies.

Discussions focused on the restoration of canals, the stability of rivers and embankments, improvements to urban drainage systems, wastewater treatment, and rainwater harvesting and management.

Participants also underscored the need for integrated urban planning in response to rapid urbanisation.