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Bangladesh, the \"Land of a Thousand Rivers\", faces an ironic problem: its capital, Dhaka, struggles to provide safe drinking water despite being surrounded by rivers, canals, and lakes. In 2022, the city ranked seventh on the Global Livability Index’s least-livable list—partly due to this crisis.
Where’s the Water?
Dhaka’s population boom and aging infrastructure have turned its waterways into polluted channels. Residents often rely on expensive bottled water or risky untreated sources.
Enter the Padma Plant
Built in 2019, the Padma water treatment plant aims to filter 450 million liters daily. Think of it like a giant Brita filter for a city of 22 million! Experts say it’s a critical step, but challenges like pipe leaks and unequal access remain.
\"Clean water isn’t just about health—it’s about dignity,\" says a local activist. Can Dhaka turn the tide?
In 2022, the city ranked seventh on the Global Livability Index’s least-livable list—partly due to this crisis.
Experts say it’s a critical step, but challenges like pipe leaks and unequal access remain.
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