Dhaka, April 15 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday said a master plan will be formulated for modern waste management in all divisional headquarters and municipalities under the Bangladesh Climate Development Partnership (BCDP).

"To reduce urban temperatures, especially in Dhaka, greening initiatives will be undertaken," Rizwana said at a meeting at the Secretariat with a delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) which reviewed the progress of the BCDP.

Besides, efforts will be made to repair vulnerable embankments in coastal areas, she added.

The adviser added that safe and clean water facilities will be ensured for coastal communities with support from various development partners under the BCDP, she said.

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