Projects
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Study on Suitable Water Options for the Arsenic and Salinity Zone of Bangladesh
The study evaluated water supply options in arsenic-prone Laksam, Comilla, and salinity-prone Assasuni, Satkhira, focusing on their effectiveness in removing contaminants, maintenance needs, and user acceptance to identify suitable solutions.
September 2016 to November 2016
South Asia Urban Knowledge Hub (K-Hub)
The South Asia Urban Knowledge Hub (K-Hub) promotes evidence-based urban policy in South Asia by connecting research institutions and sharing best practices. Each participating country, including Bangladesh, has a national center supported by their government, with the regional center in India handling both regional and national roles.
Assessment for Potentials and Prospects of DWTS Based on Experience at People’s Panchtola Colony, Khulna
This work assessed the effectiveness of three different DWTSs installed by WaterAid at People’s Panchtola Colony, Khalishpur, Khulna, in treating wastewater and reducing environmental degradation.
January 2016 to December 2016
Review and Development of Resilient and Inclusive WASH Technologies Album
ITN-BUET and Oxfam reviewed successful water and sanitation technologies in Bangladesh and developed an album of inclusive and resilient WASH technologies for broader replication by sector organizations.
June 2016 to May 2017
Technical Assistance for Combating Arsenic Pollution Through Sustainable WASH Interventions for Extreme Poor in the Remote Rural Areas of Bangladesh
ITN-BUET provided technical assistance for piloting arsenic mitigation technologies in char areas of three districts in Bangladesh, where Concern Worldwide found high arsenic levels in intervention tubewells.
December 2015 to October 2016
Study on WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Challenges in Slum areas of Dhaka City
The study analyzed WASH services in four Dhaka slums across various contexts, identifying issues with unsafe water, unhygienic latrines, and improper waste disposal. It provided insights into the challenges and causes of poor WASH conditions in these areas.
April 2014 to June 2014
Database for formal Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) service providers in urban Bangladesh
The overall objective of the proposed project was to enhance the capacity of formal FSM service providers in 10 urban centers of Bangladesh to ensure the sustainability of their services. […]
November 2013 to December 2013
Development of education materials including teaching guide on Water Safety Plan for university curriculum
The concept of WSP was relatively new in the course curriculum of most technical universities. At the same time, new lessons had been learnt from the implementation of WSPs in […]
September 2013 to December 2013
Alternative Options for Access to Safe Water for the Costal Area
In this project, community rainwater harvesting systems with solar and UV based purification systems were constructed, desalination plant powered by solar energy and modified Pond Sand Filters (PSF) was introduced […]
February 2013 to February 2015
Asia Pro Eco Project on Capacity Building for Enhancing Local Participation in Water Supply and Sanitation Interventions in Poor Urban Areas
The project aimed to define strategies to maximize involvement of the community in water supply and sanitation interventions in urban poor areas. Thus, the objective of the project was to […]
March 2006 to February 2008