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Rajshahi City Set to Receive 200 Million Liters of Drinking Water Annually from New Plant

Rajshahi, facing a severe drinking water shortage, will get relief with a new treatment plant.

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Rajshahi, the largest city in Bangladesh's drought-prone Barind region, is set to receive 200 million liters of drinking water annually starting next year, thanks to a new Surface Water Treatment Plant Project. This mega project, jointly funded by Bangladesh and China at a cost of about Tk 4,062.22 crore, is 65% complete. Once finished, it will draw water from the Padma River, treat it, and supply it to city residents, addressing the current daily shortfall of 37.5 million liters.

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- **What is the current water shortage in Rajshahi?** The city faces a daily shortfall of nearly 37.5 million liters of drinking water. - **How will the new project help?** It will supply 200 million liters of treated water daily from the Padma River. - **When will the project be completed?** Officials are optimistic about completion by 2027. - **What are the environmental benefits?** The project aims to reduce dependence on groundwater, protecting the environment.

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FAQ

What is the current water shortage in Rajshahi?
The city faces a daily shortfall of nearly 37.5 million liters of drinking water.
How will the new project help?
It will supply 200 million liters of treated water daily from the Padma River.
When will the project be completed?
Officials are optimistic about completion by 2027.
What are the environmental benefits?
The project aims to reduce dependence on groundwater, protecting the environment.

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