Dhaka Wasa has increased the price of water sold through its Water ATM booths to Tk1 per litre from Tk0.80, effective from Sunday, March 1 — a 25% hike in under two years. Currently, 302 Water ATM booths operate across Dhaka under a partnership between Wasa and US-based non-profit Drinkwell. The Water ATM initiative began in May 2017 in Mugda, targeting low-income communities lacking reliable access to safe drinking water. For a family consuming 15 litres of drinking water daily, monthly expenditure now stands at around Tk450, compared to Tk360 previously — excluding regular household water bills. For many low- and middle-income residents, these booths are no longer optional conveniences but essential sources of safe drinking water.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 03, 2026 16:58 UTC