Caution, April 10 -- Effective river water management is key to ensuring environmental stability and fostering sustainable economic growth. China has emerged as a global leader in river water, sediment, and flood control, along with implementing major river infrastructure projects across Asia.

The recent visit of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to China brought river management to the forefront of bilateral discussions. Recognizing Bangladesh's longstanding challenges in river governance, Yunus proposed a 50-year master plan during his meeting with China's Water Resources Minister Li Guoying in Beijing on March 27.

"We face the same challenges as you. We would be happy if you share your experiences," Yunus told the Chinese minist...