A Review of the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector of Bangladesh in the Context of Millennium Development Goals vis-a-vis Sector Financing

Abstract

In case of Water supply & Sanitation sector, proper sector financing renders services effectively and sustains with continued growth and development. In this context this study is carried out just to assess the present situation, its future role, and identify problems and formulate a strategy for gradual and sustainable development of "Water supply & Sanitation sector" in financing perspective.In Bangladesh, a significant number of studies were done by the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and NGOs to promote the water supply and sanitation sector situation in rural and urban areas. The Government of Bangladesh has already set the target of achieving sustainability and total sanitation by the year 2010 as a fulfillment of MDGs (Millennium Development Goals).From the present perspective, it is expected that in the near future "Water Supply & Sanitation Sector" will be able to maintain its sustainable development with the desired help of proper financing. And it is a positive sign that awareness, realization and perception about health, hygienist, environment and safety is gradually increasing among the people. So, it can be concluded from the prevailing trend that achieving total water supply and sanitation sustainability by 2010 is a must. And no doubt, for ensuring the cherished sustainability, proper financing is the most important thing.