# 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.*

July 25, 2026 · Bangladesh

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.

## FAQs

- **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.

## Sources

- BSS

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/bangladesh/rajshahi-city-drinking-water-project