Muddy, scarce water supply troubles JS complex: Chief whip

Chief Whip Nurul Islam has reported an acute water shortage at the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) complex, stating that the situation has worsened over the past few days, reports UNB.

Speaking to reporters after a parliamentary committee meeting on Monday, Nurul Islam, who also serves as the committee's chairman, said, "The water problem is severe. Over the last two to three days, we have received muddy water. I myself have suffered from stomach illness due to this."

He noted that while the daily requirement of water in the area is around 10 million litres, only 2.7 million litres are currently being produced, leading to a significant deficit. "We will raise the issue with the government to ensure a proper solution," he added.

The meeting, presided over by Nurul Islam Monir, was attended by committee members including Rakibul Islam, Mia Nuruddin Ahmed Apu, Mohammad Kaysar Ahmed, Md Shahidul Islam, Nayab Yusuf Ahmed, S M Jahangir Hossain, Md Ali Ullah, Md Saiful Alam, and Md Abul Hasnat.

The Chief Whip also said residential allocations for MPs would be completed by 10 April.

"There is a lack of necessary items. Some facilities were built in 2000 and have since deteriorated. We have undertaken repairs. MPs will be able to move into their residences very soon," he assured.