Residents of Old Dhaka are facing an unexpected water crisis, with areas like Hazaribagh, Lalbagh, and parts of New Paltan being the worst affected. Frustrated locals have gathered at nearby water pumps, demanding answers. Rohan Ahmed, one of the affected residents, stated, “We’ve been struggling with water shortages for the past 10 days. I have to go to my relatives’ house in Mohammadpur just to take a shower!” In response, Rokeya Begum, Deputy Assistant Engineer of Dhaka WASA’s MODS Zone-2, acknowledged the issue, saying that efforts are underway to increase water extraction in affected areas. However, she admitted that while supply has slowed down, it has not completely stopped. Despite residents lodging complaints for over a week, pump operators remain uncertain about when the issue will be resolved. The executive engineer of the zone claimed he had not received any formal complaints but assured that he would investigate the matter on-site. The ongoing crisis continues to frustrate residents, raising concerns about WASA’s efficiency in addressing urgent supply issues.
রাজধানীর পুরান ঢাকায় হঠাৎ দেখা দিয়েছে পানি সংকট। এর মধ্যে হাজারীবাগ, লালবাগ, নিউ পল্টনের কয়েকটি এলাকায় একটু বেশি। তবে কিছু জায়গায় এই সমস্যার সমাধান হলেও এখনও অনেক জায়গায় পানির সংকটে ভুগছেন নগরীর বাসিন্দারা।
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