According to a 2017 study, Bangladesh possesses e-waste containing approximately $500 million worth of recoverable metals. The research highlights that only 3% of the country's e-waste is formally recycled or exported. Consequently, valuable materials such as gold, silver, copper, and tin remain unrecovered, while hazardous waste continues to accumulate.
Economy
Bangladesh e-waste contains $500 million in recoverable metals
A 2017 study indicates that $500 million worth of metals could be recovered from e-waste in Bangladesh.
Source: The Business Standard