A study on some aspects of drainage system in Rajshahi city, Bangladesh

For the lack of proper efforts of the authorities, majority municipal areas in Bangladesh are found various mismanagement systems. As a result the city people have to live in a dirty condition and suffer a lot for want of basic amenities like water and electric supply, drainage management and sanitation. Among them, the lack of drainage facilities is very sensitive as because it has direct impact on human health. The study area of Rajshahi City is mainly affected by lack of drainage comparing with other cities in Bangladesh. The improper and unplanned drain construction has increased the unhappiness of its inhabitants. So, it is an immerging issue to identify the problems and find out the solutions regarding drainage systems in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh. To do so, data and necessary information were obtained from the secondary sources, viz. Rajshahi City Office, Development Authority, Local Government and Engineering Department, Drainage Master Plan, Department of Public Health and Engineering Office. The collected data has been used for univariate analysis, to carry out the description of the variables and their attributes on data in list. The disproportionate distribution of drainage pattern in this city created hazardous situations to flow solid and liquid wastage properly and created a harmful impact on the environment. More research is needed in this area. Modern drainage systems should be followed to minimize the existing problems in this city.

کلیدواژه ها:

Drainage system ، Rajshahi city ، Environment ، Health ،