Narayanganj: Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today stressed the crucial role of effective and modern water management in safeguarding public health and protecting the environment in urban areas. He urged concerned authorities to approach their responsibilities with professionalism, accountability, and efficiency to ensure the highest standard of services.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mirza Fakhrul, who is also the BNP Secretary General, made these remarks during his visit to the under-construction Gandharbapur Water Treatment Plant in Rupganj, Narayanganj. The visit aimed to ensure a safe and sustainable water supply for the capital. Fakhrul highlighted the importance of increasing the use of surface water as a sustainable solution to the long-standing water crisis in the capital, advocating for a reduction in groundwater dependency and an increase in surface water usage to optimize the country’s water resources effectively.
“This strategy will assist in maintaining environmental balance and facilitate the conservation of water resources for future generations,” Fakhrul stated. During his visit to the plant, which is being constructed under the Dhaka Environmentally Sustainable Water Supply Project implemented by Dhaka WASA, the minister reviewed the project’s overall progress and engaged in discussions with the officials and employees involved.
Fakhrul directed the authorities to complete the remaining works of the project within the next year. An exchange of views meeting was held following the visit, during which the minister was briefed on the current progress of the project, future work plans, and initiatives aimed at improving service quality. The meeting was attended by the Local Government Division Secretary, the Managing Director of Dhaka WASA, and senior officials of the Gandharbapur Water Treatment Plant.
The first phase of the Gandharbapur Water Treatment Plant is projected to supply 50 crore liters of water daily to the capital, with the second phase expected to deliver an equal amount of water each day.