In Bangladesh, waste and sanitation workers play a critical role in keeping cities clean and safe. However, they are often among the most marginalised. Many work in unsafe conditions without contracts, fair wages, or legal protection. Most are informal workers with no access to health benefits or safety gear. Women waste workers face even greater challenges, including harassment, low pay, and a lack of basic facilities. This episode explores their daily struggles and the gaps in labour laws and policies. It highlights the roles of government, NGOs, and the private sector in ensuring better protection and fair treatment. We also look at ways to bring different actors together to improve working conditions and promote dignity for all sanitation workers in Bangladesh.

Guest: Ishrat Shabnam - Country Director, Practical Action in Bangladesh

Host: Alauddin Ahmed - Project Manager, ITN-BUET

First episode of the 7-episode discussion series "Faecal Sludge Management for Sustainable Sanitation" presented by Practical Action in Bangladesh in collaboration with Bangladesh FSM Network.

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