E-Waste in Bangladesh

Only 10% of E-Waste is Formally Recycled in Bangladesh as Policy Implementation Falters

30.06.26

By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) Despite having a dedicated regulatory framework since 2021, Bangladesh continues to lag behind in managing its skyrocketing electronic waste (e-waste), leaving millions of tons of hazardous materials completely outside formal oversight. Experts warn that this…