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DHAKA, July 12, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh today launched a biomedical waste management facility in Sirajganj to ensure safe collection, treatment and disposal of healthcare waste, benefiting more than three million people while promoting environmental protection.
The Department of Environment inaugurated the Common Treatment Facility (CTF) for biomedical waste management in Sirajganj Sadar under a project on sustainable plastics use and marine litter prevention, implemented with technical support from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and funding from the Royal Norwegian Embassy, a PID handout said today.
The facility is capable of managing over 950 tonnes of biomedical waste annually and recovering around 130 tonnes of recyclable materials each year, helping reduce health risks and environmental pollution.
Speaking at the inauguration, Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood said the facility promotes circular economy principles through resource recovery and could serve as a model for similar projects across the country.
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo, in virtual remarks, said the initiative would strengthen public health and environmental sustainability by improving biomedical waste management systems.
UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gitanjali Singh said the project demonstrates the value of partnerships in advancing sustainable healthcare waste management and environmental protection.
