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WSUD, GI, adaptation, barriers, perspectives in developing countries, resilience, urban planning

How to transform Dhaka into a water sensitive city?

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Pages 1290-1302 | Received 30 Sep 2021, Accepted 04 Jan 2022, Published online: 20 Jan 2022

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