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Implementation of Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH-FIT) in 16 HCFs in Bangladesh

UNICEF Bangladesh and ITN-BUET implemented WASH FIT in 16 HCFs to enhance infrastructure, infection control, and care quality. They conducted workshops, formed teams, and developed improvement plans based on thorough assessments.

February 2024 to April 2024

Review of Policies and Institutional Landscape on Solid Waste Management in Urban Settings of Bangladesh

ITN-BUET, supported by SNV and the Dutch Embassy, led the “Transitioning to Sustainable Urban Water Cycles in Bangladesh” project to enhance urban waste management in 12 cities. They provided technical expertise for policy and system analysis to improve urban sanitation and waste services.

July 2023 to December 2023

Co-Composting of Fecal Sludge and Tannery Liming Sludge: A Novel Approach

Co-Composting of Fecal Sludge and Tannery Liming Sludge: A Novel Approach

The major objectives of this research project are to assess the suitability of using fecal sludge and liming sludge for producing agricultural-grade compost, examine the physicochemical characteristics of the compost, and evaluate its seed germination capacity.

Electrode-integrated bioreactor and floating constructed wetland as decentralized wastewater treatment systems

Electrode-integrated bioreactor and floating constructed wetland as decentralized wastewater treatment systems

The proposed research is expected to develop guidelines for a simple, novel wastewater treatment systems in institutions and/or domestic wastewater treatment in urban, semi urban areas of Bangladesh.

December 2022 to ongoing

3. Developing of National Compendium of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Technologies for Disaster Response

Developing of National Compendium of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Technologies for Disaster Response

ITN-BUET developed a comprehensive National Compendium of WASH technologies for disaster response in Bangladesh, detailing technical specifications, drawings, costs, and emergency suitability to enhance disaster preparedness and response efforts.

EMCRP capacity building project

ITN-BUET assisted in developing and delivering eight training modules for the World Bank-financed Emergency Multi-Sector Rohingya Crisis Response Project, benefiting officials and stakeholders across Cox’s Bazar and other areas.

Capacity Building Training on Systematic and Scientific Approaches for Targeting Poor and Unserved People in Arsenic Affected Areas for Arsenic Safe Water

Capacity Building Training on “Systematic and Scientific Approaches for Targeting Poor and Unserved People in Arsenic Affected Areas for Arsenic Safe Water”

The overall objective of this assignment is to improve the technical capacity of DPHE on arsenic screening and data management, and to use this data for allocating resources and for equity-based site selection through training and knowledge sharing.

December 2022 to February 2023

Performance Evaluation of Water Desalination Systems of Safe Water Supply Project through Environment Friendly Solar Desalination Unit

Performance Evaluation of Water Desalination Systems of Safe Water Supply Project through Environment Friendly Solar Desalination Unit

The prime objective of this assignment is to evaluate the water desalination technology and its efficiency based on users’ feedback at field level and provide recommendations for the further expansion of the interventions.

December 2022 to January 2023

Reviewing context specific WASH services design & BoQ and hardware implementation plan for building sustainable Urban WASH facilities in CXB municipality

A UNICEF-funded WASH project in Cox’s Bazar aims to enhance sanitation through water networks, community toilets, waste dumping, fecal sludge plants, and public toilets, while assessing designs, site suitability, and waste management strategies in collaboration with local stakeholders.