Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo recently expressed optimism that Bangladesh will see signi?cant improvements in waste management within the next year, helping reduce pollution in rivers, canals and wetlands. Speaking in Parliament, he said the government is prioritizing measures to curb environmental degradation, noting that pollution stems from multiple sources beyond industrial activities.
the minister said a proposal is under consideration to establish a waste recycling plant at Amin Bazar, alongside efforts to strengthen waste management systems in urban areas nationwide. He added that industries are being required to install Ef?uent Treatment Plants (ETPs), while the private sector is being encouraged to convert waste into energy and bio-fertilizer.