Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Bangladesh and Germany have signed agreements worth €160 million to expand financing for a major water supply project in Dhaka on Monday, aimed at reducing dependence on groundwater and ensuring sustainable access to drinking water.

The package includes an additional €70 million and an amendment to the original €90 million loan for the "Climate Change Adapted Drinking Water Resources Management Dhaka II (Saidabad WTP Phase III)" project, according to a press release.

The project is implemented by Dhaka WASA under the Local Government Division and was approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council in March 2025.

The total estimated cost of the project is Tk 16,014.83 crore, with T...