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The second session of Sani Talk Caf\u00e9, held on 12 August 2025, brought together over 70 participants from government agencies, municipalities, NGOs, academia, private sector operators, and international development partners, including Practical Action Bangladesh, BASA Foundation, ITN-BUET, DPHE, UNICEF Bangladesh, and SNV.<\/p>\n

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Themed \u201cEnsuring Safety, Security, and Dignified Lives for Sanitation Workers\u201d, the virtual dialogue was moderated by Shahidul Islam, Sector Leader, Water (SNV Bangladesh) and featured insightful presentations from Tahmid Hossain, Manager – Urban Resilience (Practical Action Bangladesh) and Prince Dey Rony, Central WASH Coordinator (BASA Foundation). The Speakers showcased a range of initiatives aimed at improving working conditions and livelihoods for sanitation workers – such as online safety training platforms, insurance schemes, fair wage agreements, cooperatives, and women-led waste management enterprises.<\/p>\n

An interactive Q&A further explored strategies for formalizing worker cooperatives, expanding insurance coverage, and developing a national sanitation worker database. <\/p>\n

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The discussion reaffirmed Sani Talk Caf\u00e9\u2019s growing role as a collaborative platform for sharing knowledge, fostering innovation, and driving collective action towards safe, inclusive, and equitable sanitation services in line with Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) goals.<\/p>\n

Find the session materials \ud83d\udc49\u00a0\ud83d\udd17Session Report <\/a>\ud83d\udd17Session Video <\/a>\ud83d\udd17Presentation Slide- 01 <\/a>\ud83d\udd17Presentation Slide- 02<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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