A comparative study of water supply, sanitation, and hygiene practices in Bangladeshi city corporation areas

A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque (), Md. Shamim Hossen (), Md. Nuruzzaman Haque () and Md. Kamal Hossain ()
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A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque: University of Rajshahi
Md. Shamim Hossen: University of Rajshahi
Md. Nuruzzaman Haque: University of Rajshahi
Md. Kamal Hossain: University of Rajshahi

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2025, vol. 27, issue 3, No 76, 17 pages

Abstract: Abstract The experience of achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) afforded tremendous learning opportunities for Bangladesh, which is leading Bangladesh to strive to achieve the stringent targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Understanding the current state of SDG-related components is essential to implementing effective programs and initiatives. This study sought to comprehend the state of factors related to SDG-6, which focuses on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), by examining WASH conditions at the local level in Bangladeshi four city corporation areas. Utilizing a comprehensive array of statistical techniques, we analyzed the field-level data, collected from 1200 residents of Rajshahi, Sylhet, Barishal, and Gazipur city corporations to assess city-wise WASH conditions. Descriptive statistics were calculated to analyze the current WASH conditions. Chi-square and one-way ANOVA tests were used to investigate the relationships between variables and to find the group differences (mean). The results reveal significant negligence in adhering to sustainable water usage guidelines; over 90% of residents in Sylhet and Gazipur exceeded the sustainable water usage limit. A majority of residents (94.6%) have access to upgraded water sources, however, there is unhappiness with municipal water services due to a lack of timeliness in the water supply. Overall, cleanliness was satisfactory but comparably poor in Rajshahi and Gazipur. A significant portion of residents in examined city corporations still lack access to modern sanitation. The study's findings will play a crucial role in developing effective programs and initiatives for improving WASH services and sanitation awareness in the study areas and similar settings.

Keywords: Awareness; Hygiene; Sanitation; Sustainable development; Water (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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