Hence, we moved for the tariff hike,” Tasqem said. Asked about the latest tariff hike proposal, Consumers Association of Bangladesh Chairman Ghulam Rahman expressed his frustration, saying: “Only Wasa can answer why it sought a further tariff hike.”“Dhaka people know about the quality of their (Wasa) service. Terming the 80% tariff hike illogical, he suggested that Wasa focus on curbing graft and waste. “The ministry concerned must scrap the proposal and hold a mass hearing on the Wasa law, for a permissible hike. In a statement on Tuesday, he said: “The proposal is contradictory to the Wasa Act- 1996, which allows a maximum 5% tariff hike annually…..

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 18, 2020 17:15 UTC