Dhaka, June 18 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday emphasised the imperative of safeguarding natural ecosystems during the execution of development projects.

During a meeting held at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka, he instructed officials to ensure that water bodies remain "unharmed and uninterrupted" throughout the implementation of the 'Teknaf to Tetulia Integrated Economic Corridor Development' project, prepared by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

The meeting featured presentations by ADB Country Director for Bangladesh, Hoe Yun Jeong, and officials from the Economic Relations Division (ERD), who detailed the vision, strategy, and implementation process of the corridor project.

The initiative aims to facil...