Dr Md Sabbir Mostafa Khan. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, Aug. 2, 2026 (BSS)  - The government today appointed Dr Md Sabbir Mostafa Khan, a professor of the Department of Water Resources Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), as the Chairman of the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) Board.

The appointment was announced through a notification issued by the Local Government Division of the Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Cooperatives Ministry.

According to the notification, Dr. Khan has been appointed for a three-year term under section 7(1) of the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Amendment) Act, 2026.

Dhaka WASA is responsible for providing safe drinking water, managing sewerage and drainage services and operating the capital's water supply and sanitation systems. 

The utility treats groundwater and river water before distributing it to households through an extensive pipeline network. It also plays a key role in wastewater management, drainage and ensuring hygienic sanitation services across the city.