Dhaka, March 21 -- Using advanced technology for traffic management might be an effective solution to lessening congestions in major cities in Bangladesh giving those a smarter look, said Japanese Prof Naohiro Kitano here on Thursday.

He laid emphasis on a comprehensive and holistic approach combing land use planning, transportation planning and use of advanced technology to give cities a smart look.

Prof Kitano of Faculty of Science and Engineering Waseda University made the suggestions while delivering a lecture titled 'Bangladesh-Japan Development Cooperation for Enhanced Connectivity' at Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) auditorium in the city.

BIISS Director General AKM Abdur Rahman delivered welc...