But for drinking water at least, the scenario in Bangladesh’s coastal districts is quite the opposite. Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) provides water for household use to the city residents for the rate of Tk8.49 for per unit (1,000 litres). But for the remaining year, they are dependent on different water providers, both public and private, from where they purchase water for a minimum price of Tk0.50 per litre. Bangladesh’s coastal population, comprising of approximately 40 million people, rely heavily on natural water sources like ponds, rivers and tube-wells for obtaining drinking water. Different initiatives for freshwaterTo ease the situation and provide fresh drinking water to the coastal population, different government and non-government organisations have been setting up different types of interventions.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 17, 2017 19:09 UTC