Authors : Mohammad Abdul Awal; Md. Mahadi Hashan; Avizit Biswas

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 9 - September

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Abstract : Bangladesh is quickly growing urban areas and building new facilities, which has caused a large increase in Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste. Divisional cities, which are important for economic and population growth, have trouble sustainably handling waste. Poor management of Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste harms the environment, increases urban flooding, and poses major health risks to the public. The generation, composition, and current management policies of C&D waste in eight divisional towns in Bangladesh, such as Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, Khulna, Sylhet, Barishal, Rangpur, and Mymensingh, are investigated in this paper. While Rangpur generates roughly 0.12 million tons, Dhaka generates about 1.28 million tons of Construction & Demolition (C&D) debris yearly. Most of the garbage in Dhaka includes concrete and bricks; concrete accounts for 60% of the total, while bricks form 21%. Effective recycling schemes provide major financial advantages. From recycled goods, they might bring roughly USD 44.96 million yearly in Dhaka. Given the present shortcomings in recycling infrastructure and the inadequate application of laws, this study emphasizes the immediate need for evidence-based policies and strategic investments in sustainable waste management. While tabular forms summarize important results, data visualization tools, including bar charts and curves, powerfully show trends. The study ends with suggestions meant to change regulations, build infrastructure, and support public-private collaborations to raise recycling rates and sustainable waste management techniques.

Keywords : C&D, Waste, Recycling, Management, Bangladesh.

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