, Feb. 15 -- Dhaka, Feb 15 (UNB) - Experts have warned that Bangladesh's current healthcare waste management system falls significantly short of sustainable waste management principles, with 55% of solid waste in urban areas remaining uncollected, exacerbating pollution, public health risks and climate change.

Despite the severe consequences of inadequate legislation and the absence of a comprehensive waste management plan, Bangladesh lacks a dedicated authority to oversee this critical issue.

The country's medical waste generation is increasing at an estimated rate of 3% per year, with overall waste production standing at approximately 25,000 tonnes per day. Dhaka alone manages nearly 6,500 tonnes daily, a figure projected to rise to 8...