The document summarizes key findings and recommendations from the G3 Water Governance and Community Based Management research in Bangladesh. The main findings are: 1. Poor maintenance of water infrastructure like gates, canals and embankments increases vulnerability, but this can be addressed through a three-tier strategy involving communities, local governments, and government/donor funding. 2. Institutional coordination around water management needs improvement through a clearer governance framework that defines roles and responsibilities and promotes coordination across different actors and scales. 3. The role of local government institutions (Union Parishad) in water governance should be formally recognized to help with conflict resolution, coordination, and access to social safety nets for maintenance. 4.