Fertiliser from human waste

This informative BSS report from Rajshahi was published by an English daily a few days ago. It pointed to a potentially endless source of organic fertiliser that is more useful and better for the soil than the usual chemical fertilisers now being used. It uses human excreta, which after proper composting can be used as a fertiliser. This was tried out and practiced in four unions under the Bagmara upazila of Rajshahi and Manda upazila of Naogon from December 2009 to March 2012. Aside from being a useful fertiliser, it also provides a hygienic and eco-friendly solution for better rural shallow latrines. The key issue of the process is preparing the compost properly that requires instruction and training of the local farmers.

I would appeal to all our dailies to follow up on this interesting matter in our overall national interest, This rural organic fertiliser needs no plant, equipment or technology.

Engr. S. A. Mansoor
Dhaka