Bangladesh

From Stigma to Dignity: Social Inclusion of Marginalized Waste Workers in Kalaroa, Bangladesh

From Stigma to Dignity: Social Inclusion of Marginalized Waste Workers in Kalaroa, Bangladesh

KALAROA, BANGLADESH — Marginalized Sanitation workers—long essential in the sanitation service chain, yet unseen—are now gaining recognition and safer working conditions through a system change effort led by FINISH Mondial Bangladesh in partnership with the Kalaroa Municipality, applying the Diamond Approach. FINISH Mondial Bangladesh has been engaged along with its local partners in strengthening local

FINISH Mondial at Toilet Conference 2025: Advancing Sanitation Financing Through Results-Based Financing

FINISH Mondial at Toilet Conference 2025: Advancing Sanitation Financing Through Results-Based Financing

In February, policymakers, researchers, development partners, and industry experts gathered together for the Toilet Conference 2025 . The event served as a global platform to address sanitation challenges and innovations under the theme “The Future of Sanitation”, as well as highlighting disparities in toilet access, the impact of inadequate sanitation on women and girls,

Transformative Leadership: Dethi Khatun’s Impact on Sustainable Sanitation in Kalaroa, Bangladesh

Transformative Leadership: Dethi Khatun’s Impact on Sustainable Sanitation in Kalaroa, Bangladesh

By FINISH Mondial Bangladesh Team Dethi Khatun, a 50-year-old transgender woman and councillor for Wards 07, 08, and 09 in Kalaroa Municipality, Satkhira, Bangladesh, has emerged as a transformative leader in advancing sanitation and waste management. Overcoming societal barriers, Dethi has become a respected advocate for gender equality and social inclusion (GESI), driving positive change

Virtual Workshop: Climate Resilient Toilet (CRT) Technology

Virtual Workshop: Climate Resilient Toilet (CRT) Technology

FINISH Mondial Bangladesh and ITN-BUET are excited to jointly host a virtual workshop on December 11, 2024, to showcase the groundbreaking Climate Resilient Toilet (CRT) technology. This session aims to bring together global and local stakeholders to explore the design, functionality, and impact of this innovative solution tailored for regions prone to flooding and waterlogging.

Flood-Resilient Toilets Piloted in Northern Bangladesh to Address Sanitation Challenges in Flood-Prone Areas

Flood-Resilient Toilets Piloted in Northern Bangladesh to Address Sanitation Challenges in Flood-Prone Areas

Piloting Flood Resilient Toilets in Bangladesh by FINISH Mondial Bangladesh The sanitation facilities are elevated to withstand rising water levels during floods, ensuring they continue to operate effectively in challenging conditions Our FINISH Mondial team in Bangladesh has successfully piloted two Flood Resilient Toilets (FRTs) in the Gaibandha district, a flood-prone region in

Transforming the WASH landscape in Bangladesh – our interview with Wahida Anjoom

Transforming the WASH landscape in Bangladesh – our interview with Wahida Anjoom

FINISH Mondial Bangladesh is the youngest member in our FINISH family. The programme has been up and running for only two and a half years. But despite its youth, it has already made important strides and gained both national and international recognition, having recently been granted general membership in the prestigious Bangladesh FSM Network.

Leading microfinance institutions discuss collaboration in sanitation

Leading microfinance institutions discuss collaboration in sanitation

We are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent national-level workshop, which took place on September 5, 2023, at the prestigious Hotel Bengal Inn in Dhaka. This event was a significant step towards promoting sanitation financing and advancing safely managed sanitation systems in Bangladesh. The workshop was graced by the presence of esteemed guests,

First Agreement on Result Based Financing signed in Bangladesh

First Agreement on Result Based Financing signed in Bangladesh

In a historic move, FINISH Mondial Bangladesh and Eco Social Development Organisation (ESDO) Micro Finance have joined forces through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony, which took place on September 4, 2023, in Rangpur, Bangladesh, signifies a major leap forward for Safely Managed Sanitation Systems in the country. The MoU was signed by

FINISH Mondial Bangladesh is now member of Bangladesh FSM Network

FINISH Mondial Bangladesh is now member of Bangladesh FSM Network

FINISH Mondial Bangladesh has achieved a remarkable milestone by being granted general membership in the prestigious "Bangladesh FSM Network," a platform dedicated to advancing Faecal Sludge Management in Bangladesh. The FSM Network membership will allow FINISH Mondial Bangladesh to share its expertise and experience with other FSM actors in Bangladesh, helping to improve the quality

FINISH Mondial Bangladesh co-hosts faecal sludge and emptier convention

FINISH Mondial Bangladesh co-hosts faecal sludge and emptier convention

FINISH Mondial Bangladesh successfully co-hosted the 5th FSM and Emptiers’ Convention in Agargaon. Finish Mondial was very pleased to welcome Mr. Md. Saifur Rahmam, Chief Engineer of the Department of Public Health and Engineering as guest of honour to the event. Many other dignitaries were also present at the convention: municipal mayors, government officials, academics,