DSCC–B&F Sign Landmark Agreement to Establish First Waste-to-Resource Center in Dhaka.
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has signed a groundbreaking cooperation agreement with Korea-backed B&F Company Limited to transform the Matuail Sanitary Landfill into a modern Waste-to-Resource Management System. This historic initiative marks a new chapter in Dhaka’s waste management through the introduction of advanced technology, modern infrastructure, and environmentally sustainable solutions.
The agreement-signing ceremony was held on 4 December at Nagar Bhaban, Dhaka South City Corporation.
Distinguished Presence at the Signing Ceremony
The ceremony was graced by the presence of: Chief Guest
Mr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan, NDC
Honorable Administrator, DSCC
Special Guests
Mr. Md. Jahirul Islam – Chief Executive Officer, DSCC
Air Commodore Md. Mahabubur Rahman Talukder, OSP, BPP, psc – Chief Waste Management Officer, DSCC
Mr. Park Chong Wan – Managing Director, B&F Company Limited
The agreement was signed on behalf of DSCC by Mr. Md. Jahirul Islam, Chief Executive Officer, and on behalf of B&F Company Limited by Mr. Park Chong Wan, Managing Director.
A Transformative Project for Dhaka’s Waste Management
Under this agreement, the following project will be implemented:
“Sustainable Landfill Reclamation (SLR) through Landfill Gas (LFG) Extraction and 3R Resource Circulation Center (RCC) Project at the Matuail Sanitary Landfill, Dhaka, Bangladesh.”
The project will be executed directly within the Matuail landfill area.
Key components of the project include:
- Landfill Gas (LFG) Extraction System: Safe collection and utilization of methane gas from buried waste.
- 3R Resource Circulation Center (RCC): Advanced sorting, recycling, recovery, and reprocessing facilities to convert waste into valuable resources.
- Waste-to-Energy Component: Electricity generation or fuel production from collected landfill gas.
- Landfill Reclamation: After 10–15 years of gas extraction, the landfill will be reclaimed and made suitable for new land use.
Through this initiative, waste pressure in Matuail will be significantly reduced, environmental pollution will decline, and the landfill will gradually be converted into a productive resource hub.
Towards a Long-Term Zero-Waste City Vision
Currently, DSCC generates approximately 3,000–3,500 tons of waste daily.
The project will initially begin at the pilot phase with a capacity of 300 tons per day.
Upon successful operation of the pilot phase, the full waste stream of DSCC will be brought under this system in a phased manner.
Once fully implemented, the project will guide Dhaka South City Corporation toward becoming a Zero-Waste Model City, where waste will no longer be seen as a burden but as a valuable economic resource.
Statements from Key Stakeholders
DSCC Administrator Mr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan, NDC, stated:
“This project will not only improve waste management but will also bring significant positive change to the environment and public health. It is a vital step toward transforming Dhaka into a sustainable city.”
Chief Waste Management Officer Air Commodore Md. Mahabubur Rahman Talukder said:
“Matuail is the largest landfill of Dhaka. Through the use of modern technology, we aim to give it a completely new dimension. This agreement is a major step in that direction.”
Managing Director of B&F Company Limited, Mr. Park Chong Wan, remarked:
“We are honored to partner with DSCC in this groundbreaking initiative. This integrated Waste-to-Resource model will help transform Dhaka into a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable city.”
Expected Impacts of the Project
- Reduction of waste burden at Matuail
- Significant decline in methane-related environmental risks
- Recovery of valuable resources from waste
- Substantial increase in recycling rate
- Reclaimed landfill land for future use
- Reduction in carbon emissions and enhanced environmental sustainability
- Strengthening of DSCC’s long-term urban management capacity
