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KHULNA, April 2, 2026 (BSS) - Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju has said a comprehensive action plan will be formulated based on identified problems, aiming to build a green, pollution- and mosquito-free city.

He made the remarks while presiding over a views-exchange meeting between leaders of the Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP), Khulna, and officials of the Khulna City Corporation on Wednesday afternoon at the GIZ auditorium of Nagar Bhaban.

In his remarks, Manju said he has been working to identify the key problems of the city since assuming office. Referring to the Prime Minister's guidance, he said public expectations must be understood before finalising development initiatives.

Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University Prof. Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim, along with teachers of the Urban and Regional Planning (URP) discipline from Khulna University and Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, and planners from different government and private organisations, attended the meeting. 

Speakers at the meeting said there remains significant scope to develop Khulna metropolitan city in a planned manner.

They put forward a set of recommendations, including area-based cleanliness drives, classification of lands adjacent to the city, identification of government lands for rehabilitation of climate-displaced people, and effective measures to control air pollution.

They also stressed the need for regulating easy-bike movement, introducing uniform colour coding, organising ward-based sports competitions, and ensuring coordination among all development agencies.

The planners emphasised aligning all development projects with existing master plans to ensure sustainable urban growth.

Highlighting water conservation, the speakers said the Mayur River plays a crucial role in the city's water management.

They noted that connecting existing canals to the river could significantly reduce waterlogging, a persistent problem in Khulna.

Mentioning that indiscriminate dumping of waste clogs drains and canals, Manju stressed raising public awareness to change such behaviour. He sought cooperation from all stakeholders.