Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moeen Khan said Danish cooperation could play an effective role in addressing Dhaka’s growing demand for safe water and its water crisis. He made the remarks on Tuesday, August 25, during a meeting at the Secretariat with Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Christian Brix Moller. State Minister for Local Government Mir Shah Alam also attended.

The meeting discussed strengthening Bangladesh-Denmark bilateral relations, expanding cooperation in water supply and waste management, and possible Danish investment in development projects. Khan said Denmark could be an important partner in water supply, waste management and development assistance, including opportunities to invest in producing energy from waste. The ambassador congratulated the minister on assuming his new responsibilities and expressed hope for broader cooperation.

Participants also discussed Danish financing and support for Phase 3 of the Saidabad Water Treatment Plant project. The Danish government will provide Tk 45 billion, including Tk 15 billion as a grant and Tk 30 billion in low-interest loans. Mir Shah Alam said the assistance was a major achievement and that implementation could substantially ease pressure from Dhaka’s increasing demand for safe water while reducing the government’s financial burden.