Dhaka, April 14 -- A growing number of low-income individuals are turning to the sale of metallic substances such as aluminum scraps, copper wiring, and other salvaged materials as a means of survival amid economic hardship.
With few employment opportunities and rising living costs, many families have found temporary relief by collecting and selling metals, often sourced from discarded electronics, construction debris, or factory waste. These materials are sold to local recycling centers or middlemen who resell them to manufacturing companies.
"I used to work at a garment factory, but after it shut down, I had no other option," said Rafiq, a 45-year-old father of three. "Now, I collect metal scraps from garbage dumps. It's dirty and dange...