'DWASA had already started work on a plan to capture surface water for re-distribution' says A Khan

Almost 11 million people in Bangladesh will benefit from a project loan to improve the water quality and bring new supplies to the capital city of Dhaka, the Asian Development Bank said.

The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority is planning to initiate Saidabad Water Treatment Plant Phase III in a bid to reduce dependency on ground water.

The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) is going to start work on an ambitious water project that aims to provide 24-hour water supply to the city and adjoining areas.

To overcome the water shortages, the government has plans to reach about 140 million acre feet (MAF), which would include surface water supplies through canal withdrawals, canal lining and remodeli

To overcome the water shortages, the government has plans to reach about 140 million acre feet (MAF), which would include surface water supplies through canal withdrawals, canal lining and remodeli

Proposed plant plans to use water from the Yamuna river, which also provides water to five hydel power projects in Uttarakhand.