Dhaka, May 18 -- Energy Adviser Dr Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan stressed on Saturday the need for indigenising Bangladesh's development efforts, highlighting key policy reforms that have already yielded tangible benefits in the transportation sector.

He said the government was trying to develop a nationally integrated, multi-modal transport sector master plan, aiming to address longstanding infrastructural gaps by focusing not only on roads but also on the country's neglected maritime and rail networks.

Speaking at a freshers' reception, Dr Kabir highlighted the country's heavy reliance on foreign expertise in infrastructure development. "Our buildings, railway lines, power plants -- all are largely designed and built by foreigners, mainl...