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Enhancing Waste-to-Energy Development in Bangladesh: Policy and Regulatory Pathways for Sustainable Energy and Waste Management

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Md . Sazid Islam
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Mohammad Naveed Ishtiaq
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
S.m.nazmul Ahasan
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Sanjida Jahan Shifa
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Supervisors
Md . Mortuza Ahmmed
Associate Professor, Faculty, FST

Abstract

This study aims to identify the policy and regulatory framework governing waste-to-energy that will be convincing in Bangladesh and research how the various frameworks support or obstruct waste-to-energy development as a stable energy solution. In Bangladesh, both appropriate waste management and insufficient energy sources are serious challenges through an effective waste-to-energy system, both are extenuated. The current research looks into the current policies, regulations, and incentives and how they influence waste-to-energy projects, focusing on national policies on waste management, renewable energy targets, and environmental laws. Major issues pertain to unclear regulations, a general lack of incentives for engaging the private sector, and technical obstacles with regards to integrating the waste-to-energy facilities into existing infrastructures for collecting and disposing of waste. Our review finds, despite policies on renewable energy development and waste management, that Bangladesh still lacks specific, enforceable guidelines concerning waste-to-energy projects. Comparison with efficient waste-to-energy models in countries like India and Thailand draws on the critical features of smooth regulatory mechanisms, fiscal incentives and public-private partnership initiatives. The suggestions to improve the enabling environment for policies related to waste to energy in Bangladesh include guided by the implications of a policy on energy tariff order, mandates related to segregation of waste, and fiscal incentives to private investments. If the suggestions are implemented, Bangladesh’s capacity to produce renewable energy from waste will increase, reduce environmental pollutions and increase national energy security.

Keywords

policy framework regulatory framework renewable energy waste management sustainable development

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication: Conference 
  • Conference Name: International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development (ICETSD 2025)
  • Date of Conference: 22/02/2025 - 23/02/2025
  • Venue: Jashore University of Science and Technology Campus, Bangladesh.
  • Organizer: Faculty of Engineering and Technology,Jashore University of Science and Technology.
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