Dutch envoy to talk on water, urban resilience in Ctg
Joris van Bommel, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh, is set to visit Chattogram on Tuesday to advance ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in circular water and waste management for sustainable economic development.
The Netherlands, globally recognised for its expertise in water management and climate adaptation, remains committed to working closely with Bangladesh to co-create practical, scalable solutions tailored to local needs, reports UNB.
This visit underscores the Netherlands’ commitment to support Bangladesh in addressing critical urban challenges, particularly in waterlogging, drainage, solid waste and waste water management, which continues to affect the livability and economic vitality of Chattogram, said the Dutch Embassy in Dhaka.
During the visit, Ambassador van Bommel will engage with key government stakeholders, including representatives from the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC), Chattogram Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (CWASA), and the Chattogram Development Authority (CDA), as well as senior officials, development partners, and private sector leaders.
The Ambassador’s programme will include site visits to important urban infrastructure locations such as the Halishahar landfill, existing sewage treatment facilities, and selected drainage and canal systems.
These visits aim to gain firsthand insights into the challenges and opportunities for integrated water and waste management solutions.
The visit builds on the Embassy’s support for the Pre-Feasibility Studies on Chattogram Solid Waste and Drainage Management and Circular approaches in Waste Water Management, implemented by Dutch-Bangladeshi consortia.
It underscores the Embassy’s ambition to attract Foreign Direct Investments to Bangladesh through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects that can contribute to long-term, sustainable urban transformation.
In the evening, a high-level networking dinner will be hosted in honour of the Ambassador, bringing together distinguished representatives from government, business, civil society, and development organizations.
The event will serve as a platform to deepen dialogue, foster collaboration, and explore innovative Bangladeshi-Dutch partnerships in urban infrastructure and circular economy solutions.
