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 quality/freshwater pollution Pollution control Water rights Potable water Groundwater Surface water Sustainable use Flood Geographical area Asia, Least Developed Countries, 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 Full text Bengali Website bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd; warpo.gov.bd