Bangladesh works on waste-to-energy project to power thousands of homes
Dhaka plans facility capable of converting 3,000 metric tons of garbage into 42.5 megawatts of electricity daily, reducing landfill waste while strengthening national power supply
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh is moving forward with plans to build one of its largest waste-to-energy power plants, a project aimed at tackling the capital’s mounting waste problem while generating electricity for the national grid as the country seeks cleaner and more sustainable urban infrastructure.
The project, planned at Aminbazar on the outskirts of Dhaka, is expected to begin supplying 42.5 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh’s national grid by August 2028, according to officials cited during a government briefing on Tuesday.
Once operational, the facility will process approximately 3,000 metric tons of municipal waste every day, converting household garbage into electricity through waste-to-energy technology instead of sending it to landfills.
Officials said the plant is designed to operate for at least 25 years, providing a long-term source of electricity while reducing the volume of urban waste requiring disposal.
The project will be built with investment from China’s CMEC Group, reflecting Bangladesh’s continued reliance on international partnerships to expand energy infrastructure and modernize public services.
Waste-to-energy plants burn or process municipal solid waste to produce electricity, offering cities an alternative to landfill disposal. Supporters say such facilities can reduce methane emissions from decomposing waste, ease pressure on overcrowded dumping sites, and generate reliable electricity.
However, environmental experts generally note that these projects require strict emissions controls and efficient waste segregation to minimize air pollution and maximize environmental benefits.
The Aminbazar project forms part of broader efforts to improve waste management across Dhaka, one of the world’s fastest-growing megacities, where rapid urbanization has placed increasing strain on sanitation systems and landfill capacity.
As part of the initiative, authorities have also introduced a digital waste management platform called Clean Care, allowing residents to report sanitation and garbage collection problems directly to city officials.
The government says the system is intended to improve response times and strengthen urban cleanliness through technology.
Officials also announced plans to improve sanitation along the Aminbazar-Hemayetpur highway by removing accumulated waste and expanding roadside tree planting, part of wider efforts to improve environmental conditions around the capital.
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