WASH Sector

WASH Sector

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170 new health centres planned to strengthen urban primary healthcare

The Expanding Access to Integrated Health Care for the Urban Population project will be implemented by the Directorate General of Health Services, with an estimated cost of Tk1,597 crore.

75% of women living in Dhaka’s slums reported suffering symptoms of heat stress including dizziness, dehydration and abnormal heart rates. Photo: TBS

One in four people globally lack access to safe drinking water: UN

A conference on a pre-budget discussion in the WASH sector held at the National Press Club on Thursday (24 May). Photo: TBS

Inadequate budget allocation creates difficulties in achieving WASH sector targets: Speakers

Amaka Godfrey. Sketch: TBS

'Increased salinity is not just impacting human usage but also economic development'

Experts stress need for increasing budget allocation to WASH sector

Experts stress need for increasing budget allocation to WASH sector

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Disparity widens in WASH resource allocation over the years

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Experts recommend increasing budget allocation in WASH sector

Dr Asif M Zaman, managing director of Esolve International Limited. Illustration: TBS

‘Panir dam’ should mean priceless, not worthless

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Experts call for prioritising WASH sector in budget