ITN-BUET News

WSUP and ITN-BUET forge strategic partnership to strengthen urban sanitation in bangladesh

Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) and the International Training Network of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (ITN-BUET) have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) to enhance urban sanitation efforts across Bangladesh.

November 25, 2024

ITN-BUET disseminated study findings on innovations in waste management and upgradation strategy for living conditions of sanitation workers

ITN-BUET organized a research dissemination event on 19 November 2024 showcasing two  projects exploring the prospective utilization of medical waste incineration ash and sewage sludge ash for artificial aggregate preparation and sustainable upgradation of sanitation workers’ living conditions.

November 19, 2024

ITN-BUET Hosts Orientation Program for WASH Enthusiasts

ITN-BUET hosts orientation program for WASH enthusiasts

Access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is vital for public health, requiring skilled professionals. To prepare graduates, ITN-BUET hosted the “Orientation for Engineering Graduates on WASH” on November 16, 2024, highlighting career opportunities, WASH challenges, and sustainable solutions.

November 16, 2024

FSM Network reviewed its journey and outlined their action plan

FSM Network organized the Review Workshop & Annual Global Meeting during November 6th – 7th in Dera Resort, Manikganj. As a founding member ITN-BUET provided technical assistance in holding the event.

November 07, 2024

ITN-BUET introduces Service and Business Models to Municipal Officials for Sustainable FSM

Recognizing the critical role of sustainable service and business models in Fecal sludge management (FSM), ITN-BUET, in partnership with the CWIS-FSM Support Cell, DPHE, organized a two-day long training for municipal officials on 3-4 November 2024.

November 04, 2024

ITN-BUET wins two global research awards at the 2024 UNC Water and Health Conference

ITN-BUET received two prestigious awards for its research on sanitation workers at the 2024 UNC Water & Health Conference, held in the USA. Organized by UNC’s Water Institute, the conference united global WASH professionals to promote universal access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene.

October 18, 2024

ITN-BUET showcases WASH initiatives at the 2024 UNC Water and Health Conference

ITN-BUET has showcased Bangladesh’s water and sanitation initiatives at the UNC Water & Health Conference held during 14 to 18 October 2024. The UNC Water and Health conference is organized by the Water Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), USA every year.

October 18, 2024

A delegation from Nepal enhances learning from Bangladesh’s CWIS initiatives

Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) is essential for enhancing public health, protecting the environment, and improving quality of life. With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ITN-BUET has been providing technical assistance to six municipalities in Bangladesh.

October 02, 2024

The potentiality of SaniPath tool highlighted at a workshop to design public health and sanitation interventions

ITN-BUET, in collaboration with icddr,b, held a workshop on 18 September 2024 to introduce the SaniPath Exposure Assessment Tool, developed by Emory University, for assessing health risks from inadequate sanitation.

September 18, 2024

ITN-BUET imparts knowledge on Fecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) design

Effective planning and designing of a Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) are essential for sustainable and safely managed sanitation. To address these needs, ITN-BUET conducted a three-day training workshop on FSTP planning and designing from 3 to 5 September 2024.

September 05, 2024