Dhaka, May 18 -- A roundtable discussion was held on Saturday at the CIRDAP Auditorium to advocate for a fair, inclusive, and sustainable budget allocation for the local government and water-sanitation sector in the upcoming national budget for FY 2025-26.

The event was organized by development organization DORP, with the support of Helvetas Bangladesh. The discussion was attended by representatives from various ministries and commissions of the government, economists, engineers, development workers, and members of the media.

Dr. Tofayel Ahmed, Chairman of the Local Government Reform Commission was present as the chief guest speaker as special Guests included Professor Dr. Mohammad Helal Uddin, Executive Vice Chairman of the Microcredit...