Bangladesh Water Development Board

Bangladesh Water Development Board is a government agency which is responsible for flood control, drainage and irrigation i.e. water management in Bangladesh and its headquarters is located in Pani Bhaban, Dhaka. Muhammad Amirul Haque Bhuya is the running Director General of the board since 7 March 2024.

History

In 1954 to 1956 there were a series of consecutive floods in East Pakistan. J A Crug, US state department official lead a mission to investigate and recommend solutions. On their recommendation East Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (EPWAPDA) was formed for water management. After the Independence of Bangladesh, the authority was split into Bangladesh Water Development Board and Bangladesh Power Development Board. It is under the Ministry of Water Resources. It manages irrigation, flood control and drainage system.

See also

• Char Development and Settlement Project

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