| ID | 172563 |
| Title Proper | Water issues in Bangladesh |
| Other Title Information | growing pollution and mismanagement |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ranjan, Amit |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | At present, Bangladesh is self-sufficient in water. However, this self-sufficiency is by no means assured. Bangladesh's supplies of water are under threat through a combination of population growth, climate change, and pollution, sometimes caused by mismanagement. This article looks at the state of surface and ground waters in Bangladesh. It discusses the growing demand for water, pollution of the water bodies, and encroachment on the riverbeds, and the way in which this has been dealt with by Bangladesh's authorities. It argues that if things remain business-as-usual, it will become difficult for Bangladesh to continue with its high growth rate over the long term. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Affairs Vol. 51, No.2; Jun 2020: p.328-346 |
| Journal Source | Asian Affairs Vol: 51 No 2 |
| Key Words | Agriculture ; Water ; Bangladesh ; Pollution ; Climate Change ; Encroachment ; Irrigation ; Rivers ; Transboundary Rivers |