Professor Dr. Md. Sabbir Mostafa Khan of the Department of Water Resources Engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Dhaka WASA).

The Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives issued a notification on Sunday (August 2) confirming his appointment.

According to the notification, Dr. Khan has been appointed for a three-year term under Section 7(1) of the Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Amendment) Act, 2026.

Dr. Sabbir Mostafa Khan is a professor in the Department of Water Resources Engineering at BUET and is widely recognized for his expertise in water resources management, urban water systems, and environmental engineering. His appointment comes as Dhaka WASA continues efforts to improve water supply and sewerage services in the capital.