Dhaka, March 1 -- The price of drinking water supplied through Water ATM booths in the capital has been tripled within the last two years, raising concerns among city residents already struggling with the cost of living.

Due to the failure of the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Dhaka WASA) to ensure safe drinking water through pipelines, about 91 percent of consumers boil water before drinking. According to a 2019 study by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), households spend around Tk 322 crore annually on gas for boiling water to make it potable.

DWASA moves to set up Tk 721cr training, research academy

The new, increased price came into effect from Sunday. In an office order signed by Dhaka WASA Secretary SM Jahan...