Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam on Sunday said Sylhet Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Sylhet WASA) will be established soon to solve the problem of water and sewerage in Sylhet metropolitan area.
The minister said, "There is a need to build environmentally friendly, sustainable and people-oriented drinking water supply and sanitary drainage systems for the people of the metropolis."
"Sylhet is one of the most important cities in the country. Due to population and urbanisation, the dwellers need to be provided with much needed civic amenities," said the minister.
Tajul Islam gave the information at a virtual meeting on setting up of 'Water Supply and Sewerage Authority' (Sylhet WASA) in Sylhet City Corporation area as per 'Water Supply and Sewerage Authority Act, 1996', reports UNB.
Tajul Islam informed that necessary instructions were given to the ministries, departments, offices and agencies concerned to take immediate action for issuing gazette notification, organogram, formulation of employment rules and other activities as initial steps for formation of water supply and sewerage authority in Sylhet.
The minister also expressed hope that it will be possible to establish Sylhet WASA very soon.