Approval Date: October, 2017

In Bangladesh, the absence of fecal sludge management (FSM) services is causing severe environmental pollution, particularly in urban areas, affecting both public health and the economy. On-site sanitation is prevalent throughout the country, except for a small portion in Dhaka city while the huge quantity of fecal sludge generated in septic tanks and pits (of pit/pour-flush latrines) is inaptly managed. There is a lack of awareness across the spectrum regarding FSM and its importance in protecting public health and the environment. The Paurashavas do not have the capacity, both in terms of resources and trained manpower, to deliver FSM services, while there is no separate unit/division. The primary objective of this FSM framework is to facilitate the implementation of FSM services in Paurashavas. Specifically, this framework aims to identify ways and means of implementing FSM services in Paurashavas and define specific roles and responsibilities of various institutions and stakeholders, particularly the Paurashavas, for effective implementation of FSM.