WASA

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

Infograph: TBS
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

Image: TBS
Environment

Ctg Wasa plans Tk30,350cr schemes to meet growing water demand, save two rivers

Jica to provide support to Ctg Wasa for capacity improvement, sustainability
Bangladesh

Jica to provide support to Ctg Wasa for capacity improvement, sustainability

Chattogram Wasa organised a public hearing on 27 December. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Complaints against Ctg Wasa for sending bills despite no water supply

ACC seizes files over corruption allegations in Ctg WASA
Corruption

ACC seizes files over corruption allegations in Ctg WASA

Ministry forms committee to investigate irregularities of Ctg Wasa staff association
Bangladesh

Ministry forms committee to investigate irregularities of Ctg Wasa staff association

Consumers cut back on ATM water after price hike
Bangladesh

Consumers cut back on ATM water after price hike

Dhaka Wasa plans Tk738cr training centre to upskill foreign workers on water service
Bangladesh

Dhaka Wasa plans Tk738cr training centre to upskill foreign workers on water service