Dhaka's water crisis

The Daily Star on December 26 published a report titled “Safe water in jar mostly unsafe” on its front page. This was an astonishing report. We are astounded to learn that what we drink believing "safe water" is not safe at all.

Air and water are two essential elements for humans to survive. Unfortunately, both the elements are unsafe and polluted for Dhaka-dwellers.

In my opinion, the lack of monitoring by the government, particularly the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution, is to blame for this crisis. Their neglect towards public health is why we now have no choice but drink this unsafe water. The government must do something about this immediately.

Md Zillur Rahaman, Bhola