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Upgrading Living Conditions of Sanitation Workers: Towards Sustainable Settlement and Livelihood

This study proposes an innovative approach to improve the living standards of sanitation workers in a way that respects their socio-cultural identity while addressing both immediate needs and long-term sustainability goals.

Researcher(s): Anirban Mostafa

November, 2024

Production of bio-asphalt from waste sludge through co-hydrothermal liquefaction

This study proposes an innovative approach to utilizing fecal sludge for the production of bio-asphalt through Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL). It explores how waste materials, combined with natural clay catalysts, can be converted into bio-asphalt.

Researcher(s): Prof. Dr. Md. Khalekuzzaman

October, 2024

Co-composting of fecal sludge and tannery liming sludge

This study focuses on sludge treatment as well as end-use potential to prevent pollution, protect public health, and ensure a circular economy. Researchers explore the potential of Co-composting as a low-cost, green technology for fecal sludge management.

Researcher(s): Md. Abul Hashem

September, 2024

Strength and durability of artificial aggregate by geo-polymerization of sewage sludge and medical waste incineration ash

This research provides insights into the environmental compatibility and optimal ratio of a fecal sludge-liming sludge mixture for composting, comparing the properties of the final compost with those of industrial-grade fertilizers.

Researcher(s): Mohammed Russedul Islam

August, 2024

Rainwater Harvesting Systems in the Southwestern Coastal Region of Bangladesh

ITN-BUET undertook this research to evaluate the post-installation performance of household RWH systems in the southwestern coastal region of Bangladesh. The objective is to pinpoint essential factors governing the long-term effectiveness of the system.

Researcher(s): Tanvir Ahmed

August, 2022

Health and Safety of Waste and Sanitation Workers during the Pandemic: A Case Study in Selected Cities of Bangladesh

This report shows findings regarding the conditions of waste and sanitation workers and authorities in maintaining occupational health safety, especially during COVID-19.

Researcher(s): Mahbub Ul Alam

First Edition: January, 2021

Performance Assessment of FSM Services in Faridpur, Lakshmipur and Sakhipur Municipalities

ITN-BUET conducted this action research to assess the overall performance of FSM services in Paurashavas (Municipalities), where FSM service has been operational for a few years.

Researcher(s): Maharam Dakua

January, 2021

A Case Study on Rainwater Harvesting for Drinking Water with Solar Disinfection System

Water crisis is a general term used to describe a situation where the available water within a region is less than the region’s demand. The water security is a shared threat to human and nature and it is pandemic. Earth has a limited…

Researcher(s): Maharam Dakua, Md. Mafizur Rahman

June, 2012

Coping with Arsenicosis: Socio-economic and Gender Response to Arsenic Contamination of Ground Water in Bangladesh

Arsenic contamination in Bangladesh is regarded as one of the largest mass poisoning in the world. Many research works are undertaken to identify the cause of such contamination and find […]

Researcher(s): Mahbuba Nasreen

June, 2011

Assessment of the Performance of Modified AIRU under Different Hydro-Geological Conditions

ITN-BUET has conducted a number of researches on arsenic issue. In continuation to that, a research on “Assessment of the Performance of Modified AIRU under Different Hydro-Geological Conditions” was conducted […]

Researcher(s): Farooque Ahmed

June, 2011