Karnaphuli River Waste Management Cell Ltd.

    Featured Projects

    Discover our key initiatives dedicated to preserving the Karnaphuli River through innovative waste management practices. Our featured projects demonstrate our commitment to sustainable environmental solutions and community engagement. Working in partnership with government agencies and local organizations, we're making a measurable impact on marine ecosystem health.

    Major Initiatives

    Transformative projects that are reshaping maritime waste management in Bangladesh

    Pilot Waste Management Project
    Completed
    2023

    Pilot Waste Management Project

    BIWTA Partnership at Sadarghat Terminal

    Successfully implemented comprehensive waste management services at Sadarghat Terminal in partnership with BIWTA, serving as a model for nationwide expansion.

    Location
    Sadarghat Terminal, Dhaka
    Partners
    BIWTA, Local Authorities
    Key Achievements:
    Passenger launch waste collection
    Public awareness campaigns
    City Corporation coordination
    Environmental impact assessment
    Impact

    Reduced river pollution by 40% in the terminal area

    Karnaphuli River Cleanup Initiative
    Ongoing
    2022-2025

    Karnaphuli River Cleanup Initiative

    Comprehensive River Restoration

    Large-scale cleanup and restoration project targeting the entire Karnaphuli River system, from source to sea, involving multiple stakeholders and communities.

    Location
    Karnaphuli River Basin
    Partners
    DoE, CPA, Local Communities
    Key Achievements:
    10,000+ tons waste removed
    500+ vessels compliant
    Community engagement programs
    Ecosystem monitoring established
    Impact

    Improved water quality by 60% in targeted areas

    Maritime Waste Zero Initiative
    Planning
    2024-2027

    Maritime Waste Zero Initiative

    Zero Waste Discharge Program

    Ambitious program to achieve zero waste discharge from all maritime vessels using Chittagong Port, implementing advanced collection and processing systems.

    Location
    Chittagong Port Area
    Partners
    CPA, DoS, International Partners
    Key Achievements:
    Technology assessment completed
    Stakeholder agreements signed
    Funding secured
    Pilot phase design ready
    Impact

    Target: 100% waste capture rate

    Completed Projects

    Successfully delivered initiatives that have strengthened our operational capabilities

    2021

    Emergency Response System

    24/7 emergency waste collection response system for maritime incidents

    Impact
    Reduced response time to under 2 hours
    2020

    Fleet Modernization

    Upgraded collection fleet with GPS tracking and improved efficiency

    Impact
    Increased collection capacity by 150%
    2019

    Staff Training Program

    Comprehensive training program for waste management personnel

    Impact
    100% staff certification achieved
    2018

    Recycling Facility Expansion

    Expanded processing capacity for different waste types

    Impact
    Processing capacity increased by 200%

    Upcoming Initiatives

    Future projects that will further advance our environmental protection mission

    Development
    Q2 2024

    Digital Monitoring System

    IoT-based real-time monitoring of waste collection and processing

    Planning
    Q3 2024

    Community Education Centers

    Establishment of environmental education centers in coastal communities

    Feasibility Study
    2025

    Regional Expansion

    Extending services to other major ports in Bangladesh

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