Bangladesh Water

Problem Solution
Next 20 years plan
Group Member
Sl Name ID Number Batch
1 Anika Shams RQ 1403013 20th
2 Nafisa Binte Yousuf RQ 1503011 23rd
3 Towsif Ahmed ZR 1503016 23rd
4 Md Mahmudul Islam ZR 1503025 23rd

5 Imtiaz Khan ZR 1503017 23rd

6 Mohammed Abdul Hakim 23rd

7 Md Nazmul Hasan
Introduction
We are acting as Bangladesh Water Development Board and we will look into 4 problem areas related
to water :
1. Flood during monsoon
2. Drought
3. Pure drinking water
4. Water clogging

To solve the above 4 problem we have categorized our working into 3 areas:
1. Dhaka city
2. Flood and drought prone remote areas (i.e. Jamalpur and areas close to Farakka Barrage)
3. Coastal area/areas prone to hurricane/tsunami etc.
Situation Analysis
Situation Analysis
Situation Analysis
Situation Analysis
Flood Affected area

Year Square KM %of Area inducted

1971 36,300 25
1974 52.6 36
1980 33,000 22
1987 57,300 39
1988 89,970 61
1995 32,000 22
1996 35,800 24
1998 1,00,250 68
1999 32,000 22
2000 35,700 24
2004 55,000 38
2007 62,300 42.21
2008 33,655 22.8

Source: FFWC, 2012

District Name Household Population Male Female Vulnerability Rank

Brhamanbaria 5,38,937 28,40,498 13,66,711 14,73,787 Very High

Dhaka 7,51,987 31,37,938 16,23,990 15,13,948 Very High
Gopalganj 2,49,872 11,72,415 5,77,868 5,94,547 Very High
Jamalpur 5,63,367 22,92,674 11,28,724 11,63,950 Very High
Kishoreganj 6,27,322 29,11,907 14,32,242 14,79,665 Very High
Madaripur 2,52,149 11,65,952 5,74,582 5,91,370 Very High
Manikganj 3,24,794 13,92,867 6,76,359 7,16,508 Very High
Netrokona 1,36,135 6,44,309 3,23,472 3,20,837 Very High
Rajbari 2,38,153 10,49,778 5,19,999 5,29,779 Very High
Sirajganj 7,14,971 30,97,489 15,51,368 15,46,121 Very High
Sunamganj 4,40,332 24,67,968 12,36,106 12,31,862 Very High

Source: FFWC, 2012

District Name Household Population Male Female Vulnerability Rank

Barisal 5,13,673 23,24,310 11,37,210 11,87,100 high

Bogra 8,67,137 34,00,874 17,08,806 16,92,068 high
Chandpur 5,06,521 24,16,018 11,45,831 12,70,187 high
Comilla 10,53,572 53,87,288 25,75,018 28,12,270 high
Faridpur 4,20,174 4,20,174 4,20,174 4,20,174 high
Gaibandha 6,12,283 23,79,255 11,69,127 12,10,128 high
Gazipur 1,96,677 8,25,470 4,14,083 4,11,387 high
Habiganj 83,574 4,43,358 2,20,191 2,23,167 high
Kurigram 5,08,045 20,69,273 10,10,442 10,58,831 high
Maulvibazar 3,61,177 19,19,062 9,44,728 9,74,334 high
Munshiganj 3,13,258 14,45,660 7,21,552 7,24,108 high
Naogaon 6,55,801 26,00,157 13,00,227 12,99,930 high
Narayanganj 6,75,652 29,48,217 15,21,438 14,26,779 high
District Name Household Population Male Female Vulnerability Rank

Narsingdi 4,77,976 22,24,944 11,02,943 11,22,001 high

Natore 4,23,875 17,06,673 8,54,183 8,52,490 high

Nawabganj 3,57,982 16,47,521 8,10,218 8,37,303 high

Pabna 5,90,749 25,23,179 12,62,934 12,60,245 high

Rajshahi 5,34,213 21,45,441 10,76,916 10,68,525 high

Shariatpur 2,47,880 11,55,824 5,59,075 5,96,749 high

Sherpur 3,41,443 13,58,325 6,76,388 6,81,937 high

Sylhet 5,96,081 34,34,188 17,26,965 17,07,223 high

Tangail 8,70,102 36,05,083 17,57,370 18,47,713 high

Situation Analysis Jaundice
3%
Others
5%

Data On Water Related Disasters 2009-2014 Fever

9% Diarrhea
36.66%

Flu Cough
15%

Dysentery
Skin 21.06
Disease %
10%

Household suffering due to Insufficient Pure Drinking

Water 2009-14
Situation Analysis
Situation Analysis
Arsenic Epidemic Factsheet-
Bangladesh
Arsenic Available- 52 out of 64 Districts
Exposed to Arsenic-50 M people
Affected-4 M people
A survey conducted by ICDDR,B between 6000 people found symptoms of
Arsenicosis. The finding are as below:

94% cases- Melanosis (Dark patches in skin)

68% cases-Keratosis (Hardening of skin)
39% cases-Leakomelanosis (White skin patches)
37% cases-Hyperkerosis (Severe degree of skin hardening)
Situation Analysis Cause & Effect
Dissertations, fall of underground water, loss of permeability of soil,
deteriorating of recharging capacity of crust

Low flow of river water during

summer

Dams are built at the upstream of international rivers to

restrict water flow

International laws for water distribution are not honoured

International laws for water distribution are not followed

 Cause Effect
Farakka Dissertations, fall of underground water,
loss of permeability of soil, deteriorating of of Farakka which may-
recharging capacity of crust.
Water clogging Traffic congestion, damage of road and
construction, disruption of sewerage line.
Arsenic contamination Health hazard, adverse impact on
environment.
Poor river administration Uncontrolled erosion, divert the course of
river, flood.
Resolution
A counter dam could be built at the downstream
a.Helps to store water for use in winter;
b.In rainy season we can shut the counter dam
which has deterrence impact that can help in the
time of bilateral negotiation.
The proper dredging of the rivers encircled the big
cities like Dhaka and Chittagong.
To protect the marshy lands and water bodies
around the big cities
It is required to take the marshy land and water
body under profitable project to retain it.
Proper recharging of underground water
Reduce the litter which damage the soil structure
and hence its permeability.
There should be a master plan for river
administration so that the high current and big
rivers van not alter the course
We should be alert lest the embankments and
dam would create permanent water clogging like
Vobadhaha Bill of Jessore.
Solution/Recommendations
1. Modern water management technology near critical areas like : Farakka barrage,
Tista Barrage (Water tank which will hold the excessive water and distribute as per
requirement
2. Connect Dhaka city to Balu river
3. Promotional activities to raise awareness (Similar to Modis campaign)
4. Deal/lobbying with India
5. Cleaning up lakes, canals, rivers etc.
Core Value
We are Bangladesh Water Development Board and we stand for water security for the
people of Bangladesh
Core Purpose
Our core purpose is to solve water problem of Bangladesh and make peoples life
better
Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG)
We want to be a role model in the world for water management within 20 years
Vivid Statement
We want to achieve our BHAG by ensuring no single person is affected by water
disaster (flood/drought/water clogging) and everyone has access to clean and pure
water. We want to ensure natural water flow through integrated management and
development of nature and infrastructure of the country considering hydrology of
Bangladesh
Vision Statement
Q&A
THANK YOU !