National Documents

This Policy Brief presents an operational guideline for establishing effective FSM services in urban areas of Bangladesh. The model has been developed based on a detailed assessment of the existing operation of FSM services in different urban centres of Bangladesh, a review of data/information and experiences of running FSM services in other countries, and through extensive consultation involving all stakeholders.

This policy brief presents the foundations for an integrated multi-stakeholder approach to improve the facilities and services in slums and LICs. The “integrated approach” involves identifying and addressing the key “interrelated challenges” simultaneously and in a systematic manner.

An “integrated approach” (Knowledge Product – 3) has been proposed for holistic development of slums and low-income communities (LICs). The approach has been developed based on assessment of existing situation and challenges in slums and LICs, review of slum development approaches/experiences in different countries, and through extensive consultation involving all stakeholders. The “approach” involves identification of issues and challenges in urban slums and LICs under “four broad categories”, and then addressing the “interrelated issues and challenges” under each category systematically in an “integrated manner” involving all stakeholders including the LGI itself, I/NGOs, development partners, and other concerned agencies.

This document, referred to as Knowledge Product, KP-2, presents a guideline for establishing an effective FSM operational/ business model in urban areas of Bangladesh. The model has been developed based on a detailed assessment of existing operations of FSM services in different urban centres of Bangladesh, a review of data/information and experience of running FSM services in other countries, and through extensive consultations involving all stakeholders.

Bangladesh has recognized the importance of an Institutional and Regulatory Framework (IRF) for Fecal Sludge Management in order to ensure that the achieved sanitation successes are sustained. This brief provides background and the way forward for policymakers.

The ‘Water Safety Framework (WSF) in Bangladesh’ has been prepared based on WHO’s ‘Water Safety Framework (WSF)’ approach and in consultations with the sector experts, stakeholders, professionals and water service providers to ensure the safety of drinking water. The WSF comprises three components: (i) Health Based Targets (HBTs), (ii) Water Safety Plan (WSP) and (iii) Surveillance.

This report describes the process of implementation of Water Safety Plans in Bangladesh since 2004. The focus of attention has been on rural water supplies, although there has also been some experience with Pourshava piped water supplies.

The research conducted by the ITN Center at BUET provides valuable insights into the design criteria and performance of multi-stage filtration units for water treatment in Bangladesh. The study highlights the importance of different filtration stages, their effectiveness in turbidity and color removal, and the significance of specific design parameters for optimal system performance.

This report is the output of a risk assessment of arsenic mitigation options that was undertaken by ITN-BUET over a 12-month period with funding from the Arsenic Policy Support Unit (APSU). This study was meticulously designed and involved the inputs from a number of national and international experts. This study is the first of its kind in a developing country and will support balanced decision making by water and health professionals engaged in arsenic mitigation.

The research highlights the critical importance of sanitation in improving public health and alleviating poverty in Bangladesh. Low sanitation coverage, with only 33% of households having access to hygienic latrines, contributes to high disease burden and healthcare costs. Diarrheal diseases are a major issue, causing child mortality and impeding economic development. Improved sanitation interventions have shown significant positive impacts, reducing diseases and medical costs, increasing productivity, and empowering women. The government aims to achieve 100% sanitation coverage by 2010 through targeted strategies and collaboration with various stakeholders. The research underscores the need for holistic sanitation efforts to break the cycle of disease transmission and enhance overall well-being