Research Paper
Production of performance grade bio-asphalt from fecal sludge using natural clay catalysts through hydrothermal liquefaction
The study reveals that bentonite clay is a highly effective catalyst for producing asphaltene-rich bio-crude using HTL, offering an economical and environment-friendly substitute for petrocrude and petro-based asphalt towards a green energy production pathway.
April, 2025
Discussion Paper: Climate resilient urban sanitation: From ideas to action
The purpose of this discussion paper is to build momentum and to move from ideas to action on climate-resilient sanitation.
January, 2025
Biostabilization of fecal sludge and tannery liming sludge: A novel approach
This research focused on the effectiveness and feasibility of co-composting fecal sludge and hair-burning liming sludge from tannery.
November, 2024
Bioenergy-producing two-stage septic tank and floating wetland for onsite wastewater treatment: Circuit connection and external aeration
This study demonstrates the potential application of the novel bioenergy-producing septic tank-floating wetland system for wastewater treatment in decentralized areas.
May, 2024
Institutional capacity assessment in the lens of implementation research: Capacity of the local institutions in delivering WASH services at Cox’s Bazar district, Bangladesh
This study aimed to assess the existing capacity of local institutions involved in delivering WASH services and identify relevant recommendations for intervention strategies.
February, 2024
Evaluation of occupational health and safety intervention for the waste and sanitation workers in Bangladesh during COVID-19
This intervention has improved the knowledge, attitude and practice of the workers about critical occupational risk mitigation, which may be replicated in similar settings. Future interventions need to address occupational health-related injuries and health complications, introduce regular health checkups/insurance for the workers, create a balance between the quality and comfort of the PPEs and ensure a mechanism to ensure a regular supply of PPEs.
January, 2024
Prevalence of heavy menstrual bleeding and associations with physical health and wellbeing in low-income and middle-income countries: a multinational cross-sectional study
This studies aimed to assess the validity of a scale to measure heavy menstrual bleeding and calculate its prevalence in southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, and to examine associations between heavy menstrual bleeding and health outcomes.
November, 2023
Influence of aeration, plants, electrodes, and pollutant loads on treatment performance of constructed wetlands: A comprehensive study with septage
This study reports the performance of non-aerated and aerated unplanted, planted, microbial fuel cell planted wetlands for stabilizing septage and treating the drained wastewater.
September, 2023
Medical Waste Incineration Fly Ash as a Mineral Filler in Dense Bituminous Course in Flexible Pavements
The paper deals with the suitability of MWIFA as a mineral filler in the bituminous layer as an alternative to conventional stone dust (SD) through an appropriate combination of engineering and environmental assessments.
August, 2023
A 30-day follow-up study on the prevalence of SARS-COV-2 genetic markers in wastewater from the residence of COVID-19 patient and comparison with clinical positivity
The salient findings of the study indicate that monitoring the genetic markers of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in wastewater could identify COVID-19 cases, which reduces the burden on the public health system during COVID-19 pandemics.
February, 2023