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Dhaka’s waste-to-energy plant face backlash over air pollution

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A $467 million waste-to-energy plant in Dhaka faces strong opposition from nearby communities due to fears of severe health risks from toxic air pollution. The project, owned by CMEC and overseen by Dhaka North City Corporation, is designed to incinerate 3,000 metric tons of municipal waste daily while generating 42.5 megawatts of electricity. It is scheduled for completion in December 2028, with dense residential areas located less than a mile from the site. Local residents report that unmanaged trash fires already disrupt their work and well-being, and the environmental impact assessment indicates the plant will produce 74.8 metric tons of fly ash daily, along with 73,576 metric tons of solid waste annually and 39.56 metric tons of toxic substances including dioxins, furans, and heavy metals.

Key points

• The $467 million Dhaka North City Corporation project is owned by CMEC and will operate a waste incinerator generating 42.5 megawatts of electricity.
• Residents report that unmanaged trash fires at the dumpsite already disrupt their work and well-being, withMd Naim stating they cannot breathe when waste is burned.

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Evidence covers the project's construction, ownership, and immediate community opposition. It does not include long-term health data, operational efficiency metrics, or future regulatory outcomes.

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