safe drinking water

High Court seeks safe water report for Satkhira’s Shyamnagar residents

The order follows a writ petition citing salinity, falling groundwater levels and long journeys by residents, including women and...

Youth shadow water parliament raises coastal water demands in Satkhira

Young participants used a parliamentary format to press authorities on salinity, disaster preparedness, public services and special coastal allocations,...

Solar water project in Bandarban fails amid corruption allegations

A donor-funded solar water project in Bandarban has collapsed within months, raising corruption and construction quality concerns while forcing...

Bangladesh HC declares safe water a constitutional right

Bangladesh’s High Court has recognised access to safe drinking water as a constitutional right, directing the government to protect...

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

In 2024, some 89 countries had universal access to at least basic drinking water. More than two billion people...