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This section gives details of the latest news and events from WaterAid Bangladesh.

The problems of water salinity


The problems of water salinityThe problems of water salinity are many and, in parts of Bangladesh, getting worse. - 22 March 2007

High rainfall, low water table


High rainfall, low water tableMd. Firoj Alam reports on the problem of ground water depletion in Bangladesh - and the possible solution. - 12 April 2007

Can pay, will pay


Can pay, will payNo one likes to receive a bill but, for residents in a Bangladesh slum, paying their first official water bill is something to celebrate. - 13 April 2007

Water, sanitation and the national budget


Water, sanitation and the national budgetWaterAid Bangladesh has called on the government to at least double spending in the Water Supply & Sanitation (WSS) sector. - 18 June 2007

WaterAid holds seminar on the deterioration of springs in Bangladesh


WaterAid holds seminar on the deterioration of springs in BangladeshWaterAid in Bangladesh organised a seminar in February 2008 entitled Spring Flow Deterioration in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. The objective was to create dialogue on the deterioration of natural water springs in the region. - 8 April 2008

Progress reported at WatSan Expo 2008


Progress reported at WatSan Expo 2008Attended by over 2,000 delegates, the WatSan Expo in Bangladesh highlighted the progress being made on water and sanitation issues throughout the country. - 8 April 2008

WaterAid Bangladesh welcomes new Country Representative


WaterAid Bangladesh welcomes new Country RepresentativeWaterAid Bangladesh is pleased to welcome Dr Khairul Islam, who joins us as Country Representative. - 7 May 2008