Karnaphuli River Waste Management Cell Ltd.

    Pilot Waste Management Project at Sadarghat Terminal

    A groundbreaking initiative demonstrating effective maritime waste management through partnership between Karnaphuli River Waste Management Cell Ltd and Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA). This pilot project at Sadarghat Terminal has proven the viability of comprehensive waste collection systems for passenger launches, setting a new standard for environmental protection in Bangladesh's inland waterways.

    Project Timeline

    Duration:January 2023 - December 2023
    Status:
    Successfully Completed
    Budget:BDT 2.5 Million

    Stakeholders

    Location
    Sadarghat Terminal, Dhaka
    Key Partners:
    BIWTA
    Dhaka South City Corporation
    Department of Environment

    Project Objectives

    Implement comprehensive waste collection system for passenger launches
    Establish proper waste segregation and disposal mechanisms
    Create public awareness about maritime environmental protection
    Develop a replicable model for other terminals nationwide
    Reduce river pollution in the Sadarghat area
    Train local staff in proper waste management techniques

    Key Achievements

    Measurable outcomes that demonstrate the success of our pilot initiative

    500+
    Launches Served
    Regular waste collection from passenger vessels
    25 tons
    Waste Collected
    Total waste removed from river system
    40%
    Pollution Reduction
    Measured decrease in water pollution
    10,000+
    People Reached
    Public awareness campaign impact

    Environmental Impact

    40% reduction in visible pollution
    25 tons of waste diverted from river
    Improved water quality measurements
    Enhanced ecosystem health indicators

    Social Impact

    10,000+ people educated on waste management
    500+ launch operators engaged
    20 local jobs created
    Community ownership established

    Operational Impact

    100% service reliability achieved
    Daily collection schedule maintained
    Zero safety incidents recorded
    Cost-effective model demonstrated

    Project Implementation Phases

    Systematic approach to implementing comprehensive waste management solutions

    1

    Setup & Infrastructure

    Completed
    January - February 2023
    Office establishment at Sadarghat Terminal
    Segregation facility setup at Kamrangir Char
    Staff recruitment and training
    Equipment procurement and deployment
    2

    Public Awareness Campaign

    Completed
    March - April 2023
    Leaflet distribution to launch operators
    Public announcements via loud speakers
    Educational stickers placement on vessels
    Community engagement meetings
    3

    Operations Launch

    Completed
    May - November 2023
    Daily waste collection from launches
    Waste transportation to segregation point
    Proper disposal via City Corporation
    Regular monitoring and reporting
    4

    Evaluation & Documentation

    Completed
    December 2023
    Impact assessment study
    Stakeholder feedback collection
    Best practices documentation
    Recommendations for scaling

    Project Gallery

    Visual documentation of our pilot project implementation and impact

    Inauguration Ceremony

    Official launch of the pilot project with government officials

    Inauguration ceremony 1
    Inauguration ceremony 2
    Inauguration ceremony 3
    Inauguration ceremony 4
    Inauguration ceremony 5
    Inauguration ceremony 6

    Office Setup at Sadarghat

    Establishing operational base at the terminal

    Office setup 1
    Office setup 2
    Office setup 3
    Office setup 4
    Office setup 5

    Waste Collection Operations

    Daily waste collection from passenger launches

    Waste collection 1
    Waste collection 2
    Waste collection 3
    Waste collection 4
    Waste collection 5
    Waste collection 6
    Waste collection 7
    Waste collection 8

    Public Awareness Campaign

    Community education and awareness activities

    Public awareness 1
    Public awareness 2
    Public awareness 3
    Public awareness 4
    Public awareness 5
    Public awareness 6
    Public awareness 7
    Public awareness 8

    Lessons Learned & Future Plans

    Key Learnings

    • • Community engagement is crucial for project success
    • • Regular monitoring ensures consistent service quality
    • • Multi-stakeholder partnerships enhance effectiveness
    • • Local staff training builds sustainable capacity

    Scaling Plans

    • • Replication at other major terminals nationwide
    • • Integration with national waste management policy
    • • Technology enhancement for better efficiency
    • • Expansion to cargo vessel waste management