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