Japan will help Bangladesh to ensure pure drinking water for all city dwellers in Dhaka and to build townships like Singapore and Hong Kong.
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister (LGRD) Minister Tajul Islam gave the information on Sunday after a meeting with Japanese Ambassador Naoki ITO at the Secretariat, reports UNB.
The government has taken ‘Clean village, Clean city’ project and the Prime Minister will inaugurate it in January, the minister said adding that when Japanese assistance was sought in implementing the project they assured us to provide assistance.
The government is prioritising waste management, said Tajul Islam adding that Japan has invited Bangladesh to see their technology in this regard.
The government is prioritising waste management as was garbage is increasing with the increased in per capita income, he said adding, “The drainage system should be developed in Dhaka and we will work together with Japan in this regard,”
While asked about the dead canals in the capital, Tajul said it the responsibility of City Corporation.
Japan invested in Matarbari, Moheshkhali projects as well as they have investments in sewerage, city governance and water management sectors.
