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DHAKA, March 12, 2026 (BSS) - The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) authorities have taken an initiative to transform the Matuail Sanitary Landfill into Dhaka Resource Circulation Park to modernize and make the capital's waste management system more environment-friendly.

In this regard, DSCC Administrator Md Abdus Salam held a meeting with the technical team of Korea-based private company B&F at Nagar Bhaban today.

During the meeting, the B&F presented a master plan for constructing the 'Dhaka Resource Circulation Park (DRCP)' at the Matuail landfill site.

Currently, around 3,200 to 3,500 tonnes of waste are generated daily within the 109.24 square kilometres area under the DSCC.

However, the BNP-led government in its electoral manifesto adopted four key plans to improve waste management and control pollution. These include implementing the 'Circular Future Model,' establishing region-based Material Recovery Centres (MRCs), applying the 'Three Rs' (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) policy and producing energy from waste.

As part of implementing these pledges, the DSCC has already signed an agreement with the Korean company.

Under the proposed master plan, landfill gas will be extracted from nearly 100 acres of the old landfill area at Matuail. Using modern technology, around 15,000 tonnes of methane could be collected annually, which has the potential to generate approximately 81,000 megawatts of electricity. 

In addition, around 28,000 megawatts of electricity could be generated through the use of solar power.

Officials said the project would reduce carbon emissions by around 515,000 tonnes annually once implemented. As a result, the initiative would play an important role in reducing global warming and addressing the risks of climate change.

If the pilot project proves successful, it will be possible to convert the entire daily waste generated in DSCC -- 3,200 to 3,500 tonnes -- into valuable resources. This will help protect the urban environment while also generating fuel and economic value from waste.

Senior officials of Dhaka South City Corporation and members of the Korean company's technical delegation were present at the meeting.