Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- The experience of locals in planning and implementing disaster risk mitigation and climate change adaptation programs must be utilised to reap benefits for teeming millions from the ongoing projects on disaster management.

A virtual participation of three hundred and fifty domestic and foreign organizations at a roundtable conference put the thrust on this issue.

The conference was organized on Saturday to mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction. The meeting was jointly organized by the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief and the development partner "Friendship".

Bangladesh has been observing the International Disaster Mitigation Day every year. The theme of this year is good governance to reduce disa...