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Bangladesh Water Act, 2013 (Act No. 14 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Framework law Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Waterworks Irrigation Drainage/land reclamation Water supply Freshwater pollution Pollution control Water rights Potable water Groundwater Surface water Sustainable use Flood
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Bangladesh Water Act, consisting of seven Chapters, provides for the right to water when it is used for the purposes of drinking, sanitation and sewage disposal, water control, protection and conservation of water resources. In addition, it regulates land ownership requirements, surface water, etc. are subject to the provisions of this Act on the following matters: water, waste prevention, protection and preservation, the executive committee may issue a protection order against the landlord and the right to use such water without the permission of the competent authority shall not be transferable.

Full text
English/Bengali
Website
bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd; warpo.gov.bd

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Bangladesh Water Rules 2018.

Legislation | Bangladesh | 2018

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Irrigation, Drainage/land reclamation, Water supply, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Water rights, Potable water, Groundwater, Surface water, Sustainable use, Flood

Source: FAO, FAOLEX