Training Course on Planning and Designing of Fecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP)
2025-07-13 09:00 - 2025-07-16 17:00 UTC | ITN Seminar Room, ARI-ITN Building (4th & 5th Floor), BUET Dhaka-1000., Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh, Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
Course Overview
Effective planning and design of FSTPs are essential to ensure treatment and safe disposal or reuse of fecal sludge, mitigating environmental pollution and public health risks. This training will equip participants with essential skills to:

Understand design criteria in line with FSM frameworks and regulatory guidelines
Select and design appropriate treatment technologies based on capacity & site conditions
Develop operational and maintenance strategies for FSTPs

Key Learning Outcomes

FSTP Planning & Site Selection: Land use, environmental considerations and stakeholder engagement.
Process Flow & Technology Selection: Comparing different treatment technologies (e.g., planted/unplanted drying beds, an/aerobic digestion, composting, dewatering etc.).
Analysis and Design: Engineering calculations for technological and infrastructural design.
Cost & Feasibility Analysis: Economic evaluation and sustainability strategies.
Case Studies & Hands-On Sessions: Real-world applications and interactive design exercises.
Virtual Tour: An interactive digital exploration for FSTPs

Why Join This Course?

Expert-led sessions with practical case studies
Hands-on training with design exercises
Comprehensive coverage of FSTP planning and management
Training Certificate

Who Should Attend?

Engineers & Urban Planners
Sanitation & Public Health Professionals
Environmental Consultants & Researchers
NGOs & Development Practitioners

Course Requirements

Basic understanding of sanitation, fecal sludge treatment and management.
Basic computing proficiency for design calculations.
Familiarity with treatment technologies and environmental regulations is preferable.

Topics Covered

Basics of safely managed sanitation, fecal sludge treatment and planning of FSTP.
Selection criteria and mechanisms for fecal sludge treatment technologies.
Design of settling-thickening tanks, planted/ unplanted drying beds and mechanical press systems.
Design of anaerobic baffled reactors, constructed wetlands, maturation ponds and co-treatment in STPs.
Design of co-composting, thermal drying systems and treatments in emergencies like lime treatment.
Guidelines for operation, maintenance and performance monitoring of FSTPs.

Registration Information

Seats are limited, so apply early!

Benefits

Course Certificate, Training Kits, Course Materials, Lunch and Refreshments

Application Deadline

30 June 2025

Training Fee
Early Bird (By 28 May): National Participants: BDT 12,000International Participants: USD 200
Regular:National Participants: BDT 15,000International Participants: USD 250

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Contact Information
Md. Azizur RahmanEmail: aziz@itn-buet.orgCell: +880 1725 021312

🚰 City-San Connect | Quarterly Learning Webinar Series 🌍
2025-08-26 11:00 - 12:30
About City-San Connect
City-San Connect is a new quarterly webinar series launched by ITN-BUET under the SaniRepo platform. It is designed to foster cross-city learning and collaboration, bringing together local governments, sector professionals, development partners, and researchers to discuss real challenges and practical solutions in urban sanitation.
Every session highlights a key theme, combining expert presentations, city case studies, and open discussions. The webinars are hosted in partnership with national and international collaborators and are open to participants across the region and beyond.
Why Climate-Resilient WASH Matters
Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a present challenge for urban sanitation. Cities are increasingly exposed to rising temperatures, intense rainfall, waterlogging, and other climate-related shocks that disrupt sanitation systems across the chain—from household containment to treatment and safe reuse.
As we pursue SDG 6—universal access to safe water and sanitation, there is an urgent need to design systems that are not only inclusive and sustainable, but also climate-resilient. This calls for an adaptive mindset and innovative technologies that can withstand stress, ensure continuity of service, and protect vulnerable populations.
This is why the focus on climate-resilient WASH is so important. We need to rethink how our sanitation systems are planned, built, and managed so they can adapt to changing weather, protect people’s health, and serve communities better even in crisis.
This Session’s Focus: Climate Resilient WASH
The upcoming session on August 26, 2025, will explore how cities are applying technology and innovative approaches to make sanitation systems more resilient to climate impacts.
Participants will learn:

How climate change is affecting sanitation systems—both infrastructure and service delivery
What technological solutions (e.g. modular STPs, container-based sanitation, nature-based systems, sensor-driven monitoring) cities are piloting or scaling up
How planning tools and decision-support models are helping cities adapt to extreme climate events
What city-level strategies, governance practices, and financing approaches are enabling climate-smart sanitation
Insights from Bangladeshi cities and international experiences on building adaptive and inclusive systems

This 90-minute virtual session will include presentations from national and international experts, followed by interactive discussion and Q&A.
Why Join?
City-San Connect is more than just a webinar—it’s a platform for connecting cities through shared learning. By showcasing case studies from different cities, the platform allows participants to see what’s working in similar contexts and what can be adapted to their own.
You’ll benefit from:

Real stories and solutions from the ground
Fresh perspectives on sanitation and climate resilience
A chance to share your own experiences and ask questions
Opportunities to build partnerships with other cities, institutions, and professionals
Access to high-quality content, including recordings, on Sani Repo, the growing digital library for WASH learning

It’s a platform for inspiration, exchange, and action open to all who care about making sanitation systems stronger, smarter, and more inclusive.
Event Details
🎯Theme- 1: Climate Resilient WASH🗓️ Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025🕚 Time: 11:00 – 12:30 PM (GMT+6)📍 Platform: Zoom | Hosted by ITN-BUET Webinar Link: https://bdren.zoom.us/j/91589990741Zoom ID # 915 8999 0741
Let’s Learn and Lead Together
Whether you work in local government, manage sanitation services, support communities, or contribute to policy and research your experience matters. Join us for this important conversation and help shape a more climate-resilient future for urban sanitation.
Contact Information
K. A. Amin Knowledge Management SpecialistITN-BUETEmail: amin@itn-buet.org

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From South Asia to the World: CWIS Learning Forum
2025-10-08 14:15 - 17:15
🌍 From South Asia to the World: CWIS Learning Forum
📅 Date: 08 October 2025🕑 Time: 1:45 PM IST | 2:00 PM NPT | 2:15 PM BST⏳ Duration: 3 hours📍 Online Event | Register Here
The Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) Learning Forum brings together sanitation alliances from across South Asia to foster knowledge exchange, strengthen collaboration, and accelerate progress toward inclusive, sustainable, and climate-resilient sanitation solutions.
✨ Program Highlights:

Alliance Presentations – Progress and achievements from Bangladesh, India, and Nepal through collective action.
Best Practice Showcases – Scalable sanitation solutions with strong replication potential.
Interactive Discussions – Open dialogues to shape regional priorities and foster future collaboration.

🎯 Expected Outcomes:

Enhanced understanding of CWIS strategies, successes, and challenges in South Asia.
Stronger networks across regional sanitation alliances.
Identification of opportunities to replicate best practices and scale CWIS efforts globally.

🔗 Join us to be part of a transformative conversation on the future of sanitation!👉 Click here to register

Training on Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM)
2025-11-04 09:00 - 2025-11-06 17:00
ABOUT THE TRAINING
Rapid urbanization, population growth and changing consumption patterns have significantly increased the volume and diversity of municipal solid waste (MSW) across Bangladesh. While the effective management of MSW is crucial for protection of public health and environment, challenges are emerging due to the growing complexity of waste streams including plastics, e-waste, medical and hazardous waste. Addressing these challenges requires a holistic and sustainable approach to waste management that goes beyond basic collection and disposal. This training on Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) aims to enhance the knowledge and technical capacity of participants by exploring key aspects of MSWM, including policy, planning, technology, stakeholder engagement and resource-efficient practices.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Understand the current scenario, challenges and emerging trends of MSWM
Strengthen technical knowledge on innovative solutions for planning and management of MSW
Learn to apply circular economy principles across the MSWM value chain.
Develop strategies for behavior change and community engagement to promote environmentally safe and inclusive waste management.

TOPICS COVERED:

Introduction & Context: Global, national and local perspectives on MSWM.
Waste Handling & Disposal: Waste characterization, efficient collection, transport, disposal and resource recovery strategies.
Specialized Waste Management: Planning and management of bio-degradable, plastics, hazardous, medical and e-waste.
Socio-economic dynamics: Integration of informal sectors, stakeholder engagement, community awareness and sustainable financing mechanisms.
Strategic Planning & Sustainability: Linkage of MSWM with climate change, circular economy, SDGs and strategic planning for integrated waste management.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Government officials from relevant departments (DPHE, LGED, DoE, etc.)
City level Officials engaged in MSWM
Urban Planners, Engineers, Environmental Professionals, Donor Agency and I/NGO practitioners
Academica, researchers and consultants working in the urban waste sector
Private sector and utility service providers involved in MSWM

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Basic knowledge of municipal solid waste management
Interest in sustainable solid waste management practices and urban environmental solutions

WHY JOIN THIS COURSE:

Expert-led sessions with practical insights
Real-world lessons from experienced practitioners
Hands-on exercises for city-specific SWM planning
Field-based practical demonstrations
Opportunity to network and exchange knowledge with peers

PARTICIPATION DETAILS:

Duration: 3 Days (In-person)
Language: Bangla & English (Bilingual delivery)
Materials: Participants will be provided with lesson handouts
Certificate: Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

28 October 2025

COURSE FEE:

16,000 BDT (EARLY BIRDS APPLY BY 20 OCT 2025)
20,000 BDT National participants

RESOURCE PERSONS:

Prof. Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman, Dept. of Civil Engineering, & Director, CSIRS-UIU (Former Professor & Head, Dept. of Civil Engineering, BUET)
Prof. Dr. Rowshan Mamtaz, Director, ITN-BUET
Iftekhar Enayetullah, Co-Founder and Director Waste Concern
Dr. Tariq Bin Yousuf, Former Additional Chief Engineer, DNCC
Dr. Abdullah Al Mamun, Deputy director & National Project Director, DoE
Dr. Rumana Afrin, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering & Associate Director, CSIRS-UIU

CONTACT INFORMATION

Azizur Rahman
Designation: Research Officer (T/R), ITN-BUET
Email: aziz@itn-buet.org
Mobile: +880 1725 021312

Syeda Aniqa Anjum
Designation: Research Officer, CSIRS-UIU
Email: aniqa@admin.uiu.ac.bd
Mobile: +880 1966 051706

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Training on Design, Construction and Improvement of Sanitation Containment Systems
2026-04-26 09:00 - 2026-04-27 17:00
ABOUT THE TRAINING
Toilets are widely available but the associated containments are often poorly designed and construced, leading to pollution of lakes, canal/water bodies, groundwater contamination, operational challenges for fecal sludge management (FSM) and increased public health risks. Addressing these issues this training on Design, Construction and Improvement of Sanitation Containment Systems aims to enhance knowledge and technical capacity of relevent stakeholders on key aspects of containment systems, including design standards, structural considerations, climate resilience and planning for upgradation that facilitate safe sanitation, protection of public health and environment.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Understand the role of safe containment and identify common design and construction deficiencies.
Strengthen technical knowledge on the design, construction and upgrading of containment systems.
Learn to incorporate climate-resilience in containment design and construction.
Develop strategies for containment improvements/upgradation.

TOPICS COVERED:

Overview of sanitation containments in Bangladesh.
Principles and standards for designing containment systems.
Step-by-step guidance on construction, maintenance, and upgradation of various types of containment systems.
Cost Estimation.
Context appropriate and climate-resilient solution & strategies for effective technology transfer to improve containment systems.
Occupational Health & Safety for construction and sanitation workers.
Field Exposure.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Design approval officials of Paurashavas, City Corporation, City Development Authorities.
Urban planners, Architects, Engineers, Environmental professionals, Construction Superviser.
Sanitation entrepreneurs and contructors.
Work Assistants, Head Masons/Masons.
I/NGO professionals and indivisuals.

WHY JOIN THIS COURSE:

Learn from experts with practical, field-tested insights.
Participate in hands-on exercises.
Observe field-based demonstrations of containment systems and practices.
Network and exchange knowledge with peers and sector professionals.

PARTICIPATION DETAILS:

Bangla & English (Bilingual delivery depending on participants preference)
Participants will be provided with lesson handouts and training kit.
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Extended Application Deadline with Payment: 20 April 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC+6)

COURSE FEE:

Early Bird: 10,000 BDT (National), 100 USD (International) apply by 10 April 2026
Regular: 12,000 BDT (National), 120 USD (International)

RESOURCE PERSONS:

Dr. Rowshan Mamtaz, Director, ITN-BUET
Alauddin Ahmed, Project Manager, ITN-BUET
Azizur Rahman, Research Officer, ITN-BUET
Faria Tasnim, Training Specialist, ITN-BUET
Mohammad Arif Hossain, Individual Consultant

CONTACT INFORMATION

Azizur Rahman
Designation: Research Officer (T/R), ITN-BUET
Email: aziz@itn-buet.org
Mobile: +880 1725 021312

Faria Tasnim
Designation: Training Specialist, ITN-BUET
Email: faria@itn-buet.org
Mobile: +880 1676-979644

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Integrity and Regulation in Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS)
2026-05-16 09:00 - 2026-07-31 09:00
About the Training
The online course ‘Integrity and Regulation in Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS)’ addresses important issues in sanitation services, focusing on integrity, regulatory frameworks, and social inclusion. The course is a collaborative effort among the Water Integrity Network (WIN), ITN-BUET, and ESAWAS. Sanitation plays a vital role in safeguarding public health and ensuring environmental sustainability, yet many regions struggle to provide equitable and effective services. These challenges are often compounded by integrity risks, regulatory gaps, and social inequalities. This course is designed to help participants navigate these complexities by introducing key concepts such as Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS), integrity in regulation, and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI). Participants will gain valuable insights into how governance, ethics, and inclusive strategies can improve sanitation services, reduce risks, and ensure equitable access for all.
Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will have a clear understanding of how integrity supports the implementation of CWIS projects and how robust regulatory frameworks can ensure inclusive, equitable sanitation, fulfilling the human right to sanitation. The major objectives of the course are as follows:

Understand the basic concepts of integrity, regulation, and CWIS
Analyze how integrity helps to achieve better regulation in CWIS programs
Equip sanitation professionals to better understand and respond to integrity risks along the sanitation value chain
Examine how transparency, accountability, participation, and anti-corruption play out in practice through case studies from different parts of the world.

Contents and Course Structure
This course is organized into four modules, each offering a comprehensive learning experience through a blend of mandatory readings, supplementary resources, and interactive activities. The content includes videos, animations, presentations, readings, and case study documentation to enhance understanding. Participants are encouraged to engage actively by sharing their experiences, asking questions, and participating in vibrant forum discussions for each module.
Course Module
The course is structured as follows:

Module 1: Basic Concepts – Integrity and CWIS Introduction to key principles of Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) and the role of integrity in ensuring effective, transparent, and equitable sanitation services.
Module 2: Regulation in CWIS– Exploration of regulatory frameworks that support the implementation of CWIS, with a focus on ensuring accountability, transparency, and inclusive practices.
Module 3: Integrity Risks Along the Sanitation Value Chain– Examination of potential integrity risks throughout the sanitation value chain, with guidance on identifying and mitigating these risks to improve governance and service delivery.
Module 4: Strengthening Integrity– Strategies for enhancing integrity within sanitation systems, including the use of integrity mechanisms to foster ethical practices, strengthen governance, and promote social inclusion.

To progress through the course, participants need to complete quizzes or respond to multiple-choice questions at the end of each module. Successful completion of these assessments is required to move forward to the next module.
Who Should Attend?
This course is specifically designed for professionals working in the WASH sector, having formal or informal roles in regulatory functions related to sanitation, public health, and the environment. Additionally, the course will be beneficial for decision-makers, city leaders, government officials, academics, practitioners, researchers, and others in related fields.
Participation Details
Participants will have to apply through the registration link by either clicking on the link or scanning the QR code. The course is offered to a maximum of 50 concurrent participants in each round. Seats are usually filled on a first-come, first-served basis; however, there may be a screening process to identify deserving candidates. Upon approval, registered candidates must complete the course by 30 June 2025. If a participant fails to complete the course within the given time frame or does not log in to the online system for 30 consecutive days, their registration will be cancelled.
Course Approval Criteria and Certificate
As a self-paced course, participants are welcome to cover the contents modules according to their own timing. The average time required to complete the course is approximately 20 hours, with a total time commitment of 3- 4 weeks. Answering quizzes/ multiple-choice questions at the end of each module is a condition to move on to the next module, completing the course, and receiving a course certificate. Participants will have three chances to obtain at least 60% correct responses, and in all cases the platform will indicate the wrong answers.
Certificate
After completing the 4 modules, participants are invited to answer a short feedback survey of the course. Once this survey is answered, participants may download their certificate.Participation in the course, as well as the download of the certificate, has no cost for the participants.
Application Deadline:
10 May 2026

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