ITN-BUET, in collaboration with the Water Integrity Network (WIN), organized a two-day workshop titled “Orientation on Integrity in Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS)” on 23–24 November 2025 at the ITN-BUET seminar room. The workshop aimed to enhance the understanding of integrity across the sanitation chain and strengthen accountability, transparency, and inclusiveness within the CWIS framework.
The inauguration was attended by Dr. Md. Abdul Jalil, Professor and Dean of the Department of Civil Engineering, BUET, as the Chief Guest. He emphasized that integrity is a foundational element for achieving sustainable sanitation systems in rapidly growing urban areas. Special Guests Dr. Rowshan Mamtaz, Director of ITN-BUET, and Dr. Mary Galvin, Programme Lead – Research at the Water Integrity Network Association, highlighted the need for stronger regulatory mechanisms and the importance of equitable service delivery, especially in informal settlements.
Across the two days, participants engaged in sessions on sanitation integrity, CWIS concepts, regulatory frameworks, and practical challenges in Bangladesh’s urban sanitation landscape. Dr. Mary Galvin facilitated discussions on integrity gaps, global and national sanitation statistics, service delivery challenges, and the importance of inclusive approaches. Technical sessions were led by Dr. Tanvir Ahmed and Digbijoy Dey, who elaborated on sanitation institutions, laws, and regulatory recommendations.
Participants from BRAC, Practical Action, SNV, Finish Mondial, NGO Forum, Dhaka WASA, WSUP, GWSC, and DPHE contributed to group work, discussions, and reflections on how integrity-based approaches can strengthen urban sanitation governance.
The closing ceremony was graced by Abdul Hasib Chowdhury, Professor and Pro-Vice Chancellor of BUET, as the Chief Guest. He encouraged participants to translate workshop learnings into institutional actions that promote fairness, transparency, and efficiency in sanitation service delivery. Special Guest Mohammad Saiful Islam Mazomder, Joint Secretary, Local Government Division, emphasized the government’s commitment to improving regulatory processes and fostering integrity-driven sanitation interventions across cities.
The workshop concluded with a shared commitment from all participants to apply integrity principles within their respective institutions and field operations. Through strengthened knowledge, collaborative dialogue, and renewed motivation, the event reinforced the importance of transparent, accountable, and inclusive sanitation systems for achieving sustainable urban development in Bangladesh.
