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UNICEF Helps Improve Drinking Water in Bangladesh
20 Dec 2011 - 14:50 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — A project by a group of U.S.
World Bank Helps Bangladesh Ensure Safe Drinking Water in Arsenic-Affected Areas
13 Dec 2011 - 11:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — The World Bank on December 6 announced it would support the Bangladesh Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project (BRWSSP), which aims to increase people’s access to drinking water free from arsen
Arsenic in Drinking Water Linked to Shortness of Breath
13 Dec 2011 - 11:40 by Local Press Report
dhaka (Reuters) — A new study conducted in Bangladesh finds a link between high levels of arsenic in drinking water and shortness of breath. The findings suggest that arsenic may do damage to organ systems.
Malasyia Secures $3.2 Billion USD in Infrastructure Projects in Bangladesh
25 Oct 2011 - 12:52 by Local Press Report
dhaka (Bernama (Malaysia)) — Malaysia has secured some $3.2 billion USD in infrastructure projects in Bangladesh, according to Malaysian Special Envoy, Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu.
Bangladeshi Watchdog Calls for Preserving Surface Water, Preventing Pollution
27 Sep 2011 - 08:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — A Bangladeshi parliamentary committee is asking concerned authorities to take steps to preserve surface water by reducing system losses.
Dhaka, Delhi Fail to Sign Teesta Water Accord
13 Sep 2011 - 10:34 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — Bangladesh and India failed to sign a much-expected deal on water-sharing of the Teesta and Feni rivers, because they were unable to resolve a dispute regarding the volume of water Bangladesh wou
DWASA to Meet 70 Percent Water Demand From Surface Sources
30 Aug 2011 - 10:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — The Dhaka Water and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) is working to meet 70 percent of the city’s water demand through surface water in the next 10 years, the national parliament was told on August 23.<
Regional Water Commission Formed to Save Himalayan Rivers
23 Aug 2011 - 11:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — Water experts, activists and environmentalists from Bangladesh, China, India, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan on August 12 formed a water commission to save rivers flowing throughout the region.
Dhaka to Make Rainwater Harvesting Mandatory for New Houses
16 Aug 2011 - 11:17 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — DHAKA, Bangladesh (OOSKAnews Correspondent) -- Bangladesh will make rainwater harvesting mandatory for all new houses in Dhaka Metropolitan area, a top city planner said.
DWASA Announces Special Arrangement for Mulism Holy Month
9 Aug 2011 - 15:04 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) has made arrangements to ensure water supply during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which started at the beginning of August.
DWASA Raises Water Tariffs by 5 Percent
2 Aug 2011 - 09:44 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — In an effort to gradually reduce the subsidy on water supply, the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) has decided to raise water tariffs by 5 percent starting August 1, according to
DWASA in Talks With Lenders to Fund Five More Sewage Treatment Plants
26 Jul 2011 - 09:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) is in talks with two multinational lenders to fund five planned sewage treatment plants.
Bangladesh Proposes Joint Approach on Brahmaputra
19 Jul 2011 - 09:54 by Local Press Report
dhaka (PTI (India)) — Bangladesh is calling for a joint approach by co-riparian countries to address water-sharing on the Brahmaputra River.
KWASA Launches $364 Million USD Project for Potable Water Supply
12 Jul 2011 - 11:18 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — The government of Bangladesh is taking steps to improve and extend the water distribution network and water resources management in the city of Khulna, with a project to improve the access to the
Himalayan Counties Discuss Regional Water Issues Ahead of Climate Summit
12 Jul 2011 - 11:04 by Local Press Report
dhaka (Kuensel Online (Bhutan)) — Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal have identified a number of issues related to water in the region during a two-day expert group regional consultative meeting in DHAKA ahead of the Climate Summi
High Court Asks DWASA to Stop Dumping Sewage in Buriganga River
5 Jul 2011 - 12:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — Bangladesh’s High Court has directed the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) to close all sewage lines to stop waste disposal in the Buriganga River within a year.
DWASA to Build Second Sewage Treatment Plant in Dhaka
21 Jun 2011 - 10:34 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) will build a second sewage treatment plant in the city’s Dasherkandi area to treat sewage from the newly built Hatirjheel-Begunbari canal pro
Bangladesh and India to Share Teesta Water Equally
14 Jun 2011 - 19:10 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — Bangladesh and India have agreed to share the water of the long-disputed Teesta River, keeping 10 percent water for normal flow of the river.
$8 Million USD Research Program Seeks to Maximize Coastal Land, Water Use
14 Jun 2011 - 17:23 by Local Press Report
dhaka (Daily Star (Bangladesh)) — An alliance of international organizations has launched a six-year, $8 million USD research program aimed at maximizing use of water and land in Bangladesh’s coastal region by developing salt-toler
Bangladesh to Enact Water Law
24 May 2011 - 10:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — Bangladesh will enact a new water law to protect water and ensure proper management of water resources, Water Resources Minister Ramesh Chandra Sen told journalists on May 22.
DWASA Plans Water Tariff Hike
8 Mar 2011 - 11:42 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) is planning to raise water tariffs, Managing Director Taqsem A. Khan said in late February.
Two More Water Treatment Plants to Be Built in Dhaka
15 Feb 2011 - 10:30 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — The Bangladeshi government is taking steps to build two more water treatment plants in overpopulated Dhaka using water from the Padma and Meghna rivers.
Dhaka Supply to Shift From Ground to Surface Water
8 Feb 2011 - 11:30 by Local Press Report
dhaka (Bangladesh News 24 Hours) — Dhaka’s main source of water supply will shift from groundwater to surface water in the next decade, according to Managing Director of Dhaka Water and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) Taqsem A. Khan.
CWASA Launches Project to Reduce Water Waste in Chittagong
24 Jan 2011 - 20:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — The Chittagong Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (CWASA) in the second week of January launched a project involving meter fittings, pipe repair and gate valve installation.
Dhaka, Delhi Reach Deal on Teesta, Feni Rivers’ Water
17 Jan 2011 - 20:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — Dhaka and Delhi on January 10 agreed on a deal on sharing the water of the long-disputed Teesta and the Feni rivers during the dry season. The agreement will last for a period of 15 years.
WB Provides $149 Million USD for Drainage and Sanitation Services in Dhaka
10 Jan 2011 - 16:09 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — The World Bank is providing $149 million USD to support the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA) in improving sustainable service delivery of stormwater drainage, wastewater and
Dhaka's Groundwater Threatened by Salinity
7 Dec 2010 - 08:11 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — Scientists say groundwater in Dhaka may become contaminated with saline water in the near future because of lower rainfall and indiscriminate groundwater withdrawal.
Dhaka WASA Launches Mobile Bill Pay
25 Oct 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
dhaka, Bangladesh (Financial Express (Bangladesh)) — The Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) on October 18 officially launched its mobile phone bill payment system. The goal is to reduce systems loss and boost revenue collection.
Agriculture in Bangladesh Vulnerable to Effects of Climate Change
11 Oct 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
dhaka, Bangladesh (Daily Star (Bangladesh)) — Drought, floods, water-logging and salinity intrusion are some of the effects of climate change that are having a major impact on agriculture in Bangladesh, according to Zainul Abedin,president of t
Opposition Calls for Water-Sharing Cooperation With India
16 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
dhaka, Bangladesh (The New Nation (Bangladesh)) — The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) criticized the Finance Ministry's signing last week of a $1 billion USD loan agreement with the EXIM Bank of India for a number of projects mainly f
World Bank, Bangladesh Sign $170 Million USD Credit Agreement
2 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — ' I ^he Bangladeshi government on July 26 signed a credit agreement with the International Development Association (IDA) for the $170 million USD Chittogong Water Supply Improvement and
Bangladesh Gets $101 Million USD Loan for Water Treatment Plant
12 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — Bangladesh finalized plans to set up the second phase of Saidabad water treatment plant with a production capacity of 225,000 cubic meters per day.
Army Join DWASA to Fight Water Crisis in Dhaka
12 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report
dhaka, Bangladesh (The Daily Star (Bangladesh)) — Army personnel joined the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority to combat the water crisis in the capital city, Deputy Managing Director of WASA Liakat Ali Khan said. The army will maintain
UN Calls for Urgent Action on Arsenic Contamination in Bangladesh
29 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — A publication released by the government of Bangladesh and the UN to mark World Water Day on March 22 warned that urgent action is required to tackle arsenic contamination in water and
UN-HABITAT, UPPR, Coca-Cola Work to Improve Access to Safe Water in Bangladesh
15 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — rTy he UN Human Settlements Program (UN-HABITAT), the Urban Partnerships for Poverty Reduction Program (UPPR) and Coca-Cola Far East Limited on March 8 announced that they will
Dhaka Water Supply to Increase by 2014
22 Feb 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report
dhaka, Bangladesh (The Financial Express (Bangladesh)) — Dhaka's water supply will be increased by 675 million liters by 2014, when two more water treatment plants will be completed, according to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. She said Saidabad Water
Dhaka to Replace 3,500 Kilometers of Supply Lines
8 Feb 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — The government will replace the aging and dilapidated water lines in Dhaka under a rehabilitation and expansion project funded by the Asian Development Bank.
Piped Water Supply Services to Be Expanded to Chittagong Slums
25 Jan 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — The World Bank said this month it will fund a proposed Chittagong Water Supply Improvement and Sanitation Project
Bangladesh, India Meeting on WaterSharing
4 Jan 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — B angladeshi and Indian secretaries of water resources are meeting this week in Dhaka to reach a water-sharing agreement on transboundary rivers, including the Teesta River.
WASA Instructed to Stop Dumping Untreated Waste in Buriganga River
4 Jan 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — T he government late last month instructed the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) to stop dumping untreated waste in the Buriganga River.
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