Water Development Board Act, 2000 (Act No. XXVI). Country/Territory Bangladesh Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act with a view to ensure development and management of water resources by rescinding provisions of the Bangladesh Water and Power Development Boards under the Bangladesh Water and Power Development Board Order, 1972 (P.O. No. 59 of 1972). Subject Water Keyword Freshwater resources management Institution Waterworks Flood Irrigation Drainage/land reclamation Policy/planning Geographical area Asia, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Abstract The Bangladesh Water Development Board shall be established as provided for in section 3. The Board shall perform structural and non-structural activities including: waterworks for flood control, drought prevention, soil conservation, etc.; works for the improvement of water flows to assist fisheries, navigation, wildlife development, etc.; river bank protection; construction and maintenance of coastal embankment; prevention of salinity intrusion and desertification; harvesting of water for irri Full text English References - Legislation Repeals Bangladesh Water and Power Development Boards Order, 1972 (P.O. No. 59 of 1972). Legislation | Bangladesh | 1972 | Repealed Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Institution, Waterworks, Hydropower generation, Flood, Irrigation, Drainage/land reclamation, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX