Waterborne-diseases

Human waste is supposed to flow through drains to treatment plants. After treatment, the liquid is supposed to be discharged into rivers. In reality, there is no proper route for waste to reach treatment plants. The number of plants is also insufficient. As a result, untreated toxic waste is flowing directly into water bodies. This is spreading diseases such as diarrhea, typhoid and jaundice. To address the crisis, Dhaka WASA adopted a master plan in 2012. The goal was to build a 100 perc...

Amid the intense heat, pedestrians are crowding sidewalks and roadside areas in the capital to quench their thirst. Taking advantage of the demand, various types of sharbat in different colors and flavors are being sold for just Tk 10 to Tk 20. Although lemon, beetroot, pieces of fruit, ice and various spices are used to make the drinks attractive, many vendors are not following the necessary hygiene practices during preparation. Sharbat made with unsafe water, unclean glasses and ingredients ke...