aan Project Name: Promotion of 3F4D+MD Irrigation Method for Safe and Nutritious Rice Production (SANRICE) Duration: 1st November 2025 to 30th October 2027 (2 years) Total Budget: 23,334,968 BDT Funded by: Asia Arsenic Network, Japan.
Project Name: Project on Extension of the Climate-Smart Irrigation Technology (AWD) for Sustainable Livelihood Development of Rice Farmers in the Southwest Part of Bangladesh Duration: 13 March 2025 to 30 April 2027 (2 years) Total Budget: 351,38,848 BDT Funded by: Asia Arsenic network Japan with the support of Ministry of foreign affairs Japan.
Project Name: Healthy Aging Promotion in Environmentally and Socially Vulnerable Areas under Stakhira District Duration: 31st March 2026 to 30 April 2029 (3 years) Total Budget: 57,857,091 Funded by: Asia Arsenic network Japan with the support of Ministry of foreign affairs Japan. Project area: Division District Upazila Unions Village HH Population Khula Satkhira Assasuni 11 … Read more
Since 2017, the arrival of over 700,000 Rohingya refugees into Cox’s Bazar has created one of the largest and most densely populated humanitarian settings in the world. Among the many urgent needs, access to safe and reliable drinking water has remained one of the most critical challenges. In response, the Asia Arsenic Network (AAN), in … Read more
Access to water in Bangladesh has improved dramatically over the years, yet the challenge of safe drinking water remains critical—especially in arsenic-prone areas. In Dharmapasha Upazila of Sunamganj district, arsenic contamination, poor sanitation, and limited hygiene practices posed serious public health risks. Between January 2024 and December 2025, Asia Arsenic Network (AAN), with support from … Read more
In the remote and arsenic-affected region of Dharmapasha in Sunamganj, Bangladesh, access to safe drinking water is not just a matter of convenience—it’s a matter of survival. The Asia Arsenic Network (AAN), in partnership with UNICEF and the Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE), has taken significant strides in 2023–2024 toward turning this challenge into … Read more
In a region where clean drinking water cannot be taken for granted, the Asia Arsenic Network (AAN), in partnership with UNICEF and the Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE), has taken bold steps to transform communities in Kulaura Upazila, Sylhet, into arsenic-safe and open defecation-free zones. This past year, the WASH project (Water, Sanitation and … Read more
Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental right, yet many communities worldwide still struggle with contamination, particularly arsenic. In Bangladesh, where arsenic contamination threatens public health, efforts have been made to mitigate the issue and provide safe water for affected communities. One such project, “Technical Assistance to DPHE for Strengthening Community Capacity and Arsenic … Read more
Introduction Access to water in Bangladesh has improved significantly over the years, but ensuring its quality and safety remains a critical challenge. With arsenic contamination affecting water sources, many communities are left vulnerable. The Technical Assistance to DPHE for Strengthening Community Capacity and Arsenic Mitigation Initiatives project, implemented by Asia Arsenic Network (AAN) with support … Read more
The DTW is one of the most popular devices for drinking water in Bangladesh. A hand pump is used to extract groundwater from it. Water Source: Confined aquifer in between 120-300m depth. Drilling Method: Donkey Pump Gravel Packing and Cement Sealing: After inserting the sand trap, strainer and total pipe; the annular space between the … Read more