WASA

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Bangladesh

Ctg Wasa set to supply water beyond city with new treatment plant

The facilities include an underground reservoir in Anwara with a capacity of 10,000 cubic metres and an overhead reservoir in Patiya with a 3,000 cubic metre capacity

Permanent travel ban imposed on Taqsem A Khan
Bangladesh

Permanent travel ban imposed on Taqsem A Khan

Toxic waste from factories in Dhaka’s Shyampur area flows directly into the Buriganga River, turning the water black and emitting a strong foul odour. Once a thriving waterway, the river is now heavily polluted with industrial effluents, human waste, and plastic. This photo was taken recently. Photo Mehedi Hasan
Infrastructure

'Water arrives once a week': Many Ctg Wasa consumers suffer due to old pipelines

The memorandum was submitted yesterday (15 September), at the Chattogram Circuit House by women's leader Jannatul Ferdous and youth organiser and CAB Youth Group Chattogram President Abu Hanif Noman. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Civil society orgs submit memorandum to adviser demanding cancellation of Ctg WASA MD’s contract

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Bangladesh

Dhaka dwellers struggle with water shortages amid groundwater depletion

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Bangladesh

Tensions mount at Ctg Wasa amid protests for MD’s resignation

Dhaka Wasa finally breaks free of Taqsem’s 15-year grip
Bangladesh

Dhaka Wasa finally breaks free of Taqsem’s 15-year grip

Engineer AKM Shahid Uddin, deputy managing director (O&M) of Dhaka Wasa, has taken up the role of the company’s managing director.
Industry

Dhaka Wasa gets new MD after 15 years

Lack of internet dries up Wasa water ATMs, over 4 lakh customers struggle
Bangladesh

Lack of internet dries up Wasa water ATMs, over 4 lakh customers struggle

Dhaka Wasa is digging Kamal Sarani road in the capital’s North Pirerbag area to repair a water line causing major disruption for residents and commuters in Mirpur. Frequent digging has destroyed roads posing risks to vehicles and pedestrians. The photo was taken last week. Photo: Md Jahidul Islam
Bangladesh

Year-long Wasa digging on Mirpur's Kamal Soroni leaves residents frustrated

Heavy rainfall in Azimpur leaves city dwellers wading through waist-deep water on rickshaws and vans on Friday. Parts of Dhaka were submerged after 130mm of rain fell in just 6 hours. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Urbanisation

Dhaka's drainage master plan stalled for 8 years, new plans underway

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Bangladesh

Ctg Wasa goes digital to boost efficiency, reduce water loss

The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) has decided to raise the price of water by 10% from 1 July. Photo: Unsplash
Bangladesh

Dhaka Wasa hikes water prices by 10% from July