Bangladesh Water Development Board
Bangladesh Government agency
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Bangladesh Water Development Board is a government agency which is responsible for flood control, drainage and irrigation i.e. water management in Bangladesh and its headquarters is located in Pani Bhaban, Dhaka.[1][2] Md. Enayet Ullah is the Director General of the board since 15 July 2025. [3]
- East Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority
| বাংলাদেশ পানি উন্নয়ন বোর্ড Baṅladeś Pani Unnoẏōn Bōrḍ | |
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| Government agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1972 |
| Preceding Government agency |
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| Status | Active |
| Headquarters | Pani Bhaban, 72 Green Road, Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh |
| Motto | وَجَعَلْنَا مِنَ الْمَاءِ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ حَيٍّ [Quran 21:30] "And We created from water every living thing." (heraldic slogan) |
| Minister responsible | |
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| Parent department | Ministry of Water Resources |
| Website | Bangladesh Water Development Board |
History
From 1954 to 1956 there were a series of consecutive floods in East Pakistan. J A. Krug, a US State Department official, led a mission to investigate and recommend solutions. On their recommendation East Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (EPWAPDA) was formed for water management. After the independence of Bangladesh, the authority was split into Bangladesh Water Development Board and Bangladesh Power Development Board.[2] It is under the Ministry of Water Resources.[4] It manages irrigation, flood control and drainage system.[5][6]