In an official notification issued on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, the Ministry of Public Administration appointed Additional Secretary Md Moniruzzaman as the new Managing Director of the Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA). Moniruzzaman, who previously served as an Additional Secretary attached to the Local Government Division, takes the helm of an institution heavily weighed down by systemic inefficiency, governance issues, and persistent public dissatisfaction over water quality and billing transparency.

His appointment marks the seventh leadership shift at the helm of the capital city’s primary water utility since the fall of the Awami League administration on 5 August 2024. For nearly fifteen years prior to that major political transition, DWASA was headed by Engineer Tashsim A Khan. His controversial tenure was defined by massive capital expenditure projects alongside widespread criticism over soaring tariffs and poor service delivery. Khan submitted his resignation on 14 August 2024, ushering in an unprecedented phase of administrative volatility characterized by rapid successions, temporary caretakers, and legal disputes over executive authority.

Immediately following Khan’s departure, Senior Deputy Managing Director A K M Shahid Uddin assumed acting charge of the utility. However, his brief stewardship was quickly embroiled in legal challenges regarding the legitimacy of his appointment. Seeking to stabilize the utility’s operations, the government instructed Md Shahjahan Miah to step in as the first formal interim head on 15 August 2024. Shahjahan Miah held the post for over fourteen months, providing temporary leadership until late October 2025.

Administrative turbulence intensified toward the end of 2025 and throughout early 2026. Md Abdus Salam Bepari was appointed as the regular Managing Director on 11 November 2025, but his term was cut short amidst rising internal controversy and administrative allegations, leading to his resignation on 8 March 2026. Local Government Division Additional Secretary Muha. Moniruzzaman was briefly assigned temporary additional charge for a single day on 9 March 2026, before Md Aminul Islam took over on official deputation on 10 March 2026. Although Islam was granted a full one-year mandate, his tenure lasted just over five months until his sudden transfer to serve as Director General of the National Institute of Local Government.

Beyond these primary appointments, designated administrators and senior ministry officials—including representatives from the Dhaka South City Corporation—were brought in on an interim basis during structural gaps to oversee emergency file sign-offs and routine administrative procedures, most notably during transitional periods in May 2025.

The chronology of executive leadership at DWASA following the 2024 political transition reflects this exceptional volatility:

• Engr. Tashsim A Khan (2009 – 14 Aug 2024): Served nearly 15 years as regular MD; resigned following political changes.

• A K M Shahid Uddin (Mid-Aug 2024): Senior DMD who briefly assumed acting charge; appointment faced legal challenges.

• Md Shahjahan Miah (15 Aug 2024 – 30 Oct 2025): Appointed by government directive as the first interim head.

• Intermediary Ministry Officers / DSCC Administrators (May 2025 & transitional gaps): Step-in officials overseeing file approvals and coordination.

• Md Abdus Salam Bepari (11 Nov 2025 – 08 Mar 2026): Regular MD whose tenure ended early following allegations and resignation.

• Muha. Moniruzzaman (09 Mar 2026 – 10 Mar 2026): Additional Secretary given temporary additional charge for one day.

• Md Aminul Islam (10 Mar 2026 – 25 Aug 2026): Appointed on a one-year deputation; transferred after five months.

• Dr Md Moniruzzaman (25 Aug 2026 – Present): Additional Secretary appointed on deputation as the new regular MD.

This recurring leadership vacuum arrives at a sensitive juncture for Dhaka’s urban infrastructure. Planning experts and consumer advocates note that rapid managerial turnover stifles critical modernization schemes, delays vital pipeline maintenance, and compromises municipal water security for millions of residents across the capital.