Bangladesh's $500m E-waste: Challenges in Recovering Valuable Metals
Transforming Bangladesh's $500 million e-waste liability into an industrial asset requires urgent regulatory action and investment.
The Business Standard14 October 2026, 12:45 PM0 readsAMP
Bangladesh is currently facing a significant challenge in managing its e-waste, which is valued at approximately $500 million. According to The Business Standard, converting this waste into a viable industrial asset necessitates immediate regulatory enforcement and formal investment. Furthermore, the country must overhaul its current unsafe dismantling practices to effectively recover valuable metals from the discarded electronics.
