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National Water Policy.

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Policy/planning Freshwater resources management Institution Surface water Groundwater Water abstraction Irrigation Water quality standards Water rights Water shortage/drought Water supply Waterworks Basin/catchment/watershed Drainage/land reclamation Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Governance Potable water Early warning system/emergency intervention system Disasters Flood Industrial water use Ecosystem preservation Sustainable development Pollution control
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Policy concerns the exploration, development, use and management of water resources of Bangladesh. It will be of guidance in the management of the country's water resources by all the concerned ministries, agencies, departments, and local bodies that are assigned responsibilities for the development, maintenance, and delivery of water and water related services as well as the private users and developers of water resources.

Full text
English