Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- A high-level task force on economic strategies has recommended the reunification of Dhaka's two city corporations, drawing comparisons to the recent reunification of Delhi's municipal bodies.

The task force's report, submitted to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on 30 January, proposes the formation of a 'Metropolitan Government' to streamline governance, reduce redundancies, and improve service delivery.

Dhaka was divided into two city corporations in 2011 under the Awami League-led government, a move that faced considerable criticism. However, for nearly three decades, mayors of Dhaka have called for a unified metropolitan governance system to better integrate utility services and enhance operational efficiency.

The late...