NCC set to implement Tk 1695cr project

Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) is set to implement a major Tk 1,694.76 crore project to address the city’s long-standing water crisis.

Under the Narayanganj Green and Resilient Urban Development Project, the city corporation plans to replace its old and dilapidated water pipelines while developing the Meghna River as a new source of drinking water.

Funded jointly by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government, the project will be implemented by NCC over five years, from April 2026 to March 2031.

The project includes plans to install around 20 kilometres of transmission lines and 280 kilometres of new distribution lines. At present, Narayanganj’s water supply network has approximately 127.5 kilometres of pipelines, some of which were installed as far back as the 1970s. Leakage from these ageing pipelines is causing significant water losses and disrupting supplies.

As part of the new system, 14 District Metering Areas (DMAs) will be established across the city. The system will allow authorities to monitor how much water is being supplied to different areas and identify leaks and wastage more efficiently.

The project also includes plans to draw water from the Meghna River, treat it and supply it to the city. An Induced Bank Filtration (IBF) system has been proposed for this purpose. In addition, there are plans to treat water from the Shitalakkhya River and incorporate it into the city’s water supply network.

The Godnail Water Treatment Plant will also be expanded and rehabilitated. The project further includes the installation of 20 new deep tube wells and the rehabilitation of another 20 existing wells.

Plans are also in place to provide water connections and install smart meters at around 35,000 holdings across the city. In addition, 27 water ATM booths, one in each of the city’s 27 wards, will be installed.

One of the project’s key objectives is to reduce water losses. Currently, non-revenue water (NRW) accounts for around 65 percent of Narayanganj’s water supply. The project aims to bring the figure down to 15 percent.

NCC Administrator Advocate Sakhawat Hossain Khan said that alongside developing new water sources, installing modern and sustainable pipelines was essential.

“That is why the project places equal emphasis on water production, supply and distribution,” he said.
Officials concerned said that if the project is implemented within the stipulated timeframe, it will significantly ease Narayanganj’s long-standing water crisis while reducing pipeline leaks and water wastage across the city.