Managing and utilising wastes

According to a statistics, every year around 22.4 million tons of waste is produced in Bangladesh which mainly comes from human consumptions, mills and factories, transportation, sewerage etc. Bangladesh lacks a proper waste management system which results in an unhealthy environment almost everywhere in the country. We often see piles of wastes on the roadsides and footpaths spreading unbearable stench. People suffer from various air-borne diseases including nasal and respiratory ailments due to their exposure to such wastes. The authorities concerned must take necessary steps to introduce proper waste management system in the country to solve this problem. The government can set up biogas plants using wastes to meet the demand of gas in households and industrial sectors.

Tazmila Hasin, MD. Kaif ahmed
BBA student
East West University
Dhaka