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Industrial Wastewater Treatment in Bangladesh: Protecting Rivers, Protecting People
Bangladesh's garment and tannery industries are vital to the economy but devastating to rivers like the Buriganga and Turag. This article examines the regulatory landscape, treatment technologies, and what responsible industrial water management looks like.
The WASH-Nutrition Nexus: How Clean Water and Sanitation Fight Child Stunting
Child stunting affects 28% of Bangladeshi children under five. Emerging evidence shows WASH interventions are critical — not optional — in the fight against malnutrition. Here's the science.
Strengthening Local Government Capacity for WASH Service Delivery in Bangladesh
Union Parishads and Pourashava bodies are the front line of WASH governance in Bangladesh. This article examines why building their technical and financial capacity is the most sustainable path to universal WASH access.
Arsenic in Bangladesh's Groundwater: 30 Years On, What Have We Learned?
Discovered in the 1990s, Bangladesh's arsenic contamination crisis is one of history's largest public health disasters. Three decades of response have taught us critical lessons about testing, safe alternatives, and community communication.
Menstrual Hygiene Management in Schools: Breaking Taboos, Keeping Girls in Class
Inadequate WASH facilities and entrenched stigma around menstruation keep thousands of Bangladeshi girls out of school each month. MHM-friendly schools are changing that — here's how.
Building Climate Resilience in Coastal Bangladesh: WASH in the Face of Cyclones and Sea-Level Rise
Bangladesh's coastal communities face a double threat: intensifying cyclones and long-term sea-level rise. This piece examines climate-adaptive WASH design principles and what resilient infrastructure looks like on the ground.
Urban Solid Waste Management in Bangladesh: From Dump Sites to Circular Economy
Bangladesh's cities generate over 25,000 tonnes of solid waste daily, yet formal collection covers fewer than half of urban households. Here's what modern waste management looks like — and how cities can get there.
Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS): Why Behaviour Change Beats Hardware Subsidies
CLTS has transformed rural sanitation in Bangladesh. We explore why triggering community shame and disgust around open defecation — rather than handing out free latrines — produces lasting results.
Ensuring Safe Drinking Water in Rural Bangladesh: Challenges and Solutions
Millions of rural Bangladeshis still lack access to safe drinking water. This article explores the root causes, proven field-level interventions, and how integrated WASH programmes are turning the tide.