POWERCHINA completes Dasherkandi Sewerage Treatment Plant in Dhaka

On July 13, 2023, a ceremony marking the completion of the Dasherkandi Sewerage Treatment Plant (DSTP) project by POWERCHINA took place in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.

Attended by various dignitaries including Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the event signified a major milestone for wastewater management in the country.

At the ceremony, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina lauded the Dasherkandi Sewerage Treatment Plant, asserting, “The overall plan for wastewater management in Bangladesh began with the Dasherkandi Sewerage Treatment Plant (DSTP). It has played a significant role in improving the environment and water quality of multiple rivers.”

The Dasherkandi Sewerage Treatment Plant is a crucial aspect of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It is not only Bangladesh’s first and largest modern large-scale sewage treatment plant but also holds the distinction of being the largest single sewage treatment facility in South Asia to date.

Operating for over a year, the Dasherkandi Sewerage Treatment Plant has shown significant efficacy in handling the daily domestic sewage produced by nearly five million individuals. The resultant impact is a substantial reduction in water pollution in downtown Dhaka and an enhancement in the quality of life for its residents. During its construction phase, the project generated thousands of local job opportunities and gave a boost to the local economy with equipment and materials procurement worth approximately 300 million yuan.

Local villagers have expressed their gratitude and satisfaction with the operation of the Dasherkandi Sewerage Treatment Plant. One villager shared, “Previously, the water here was black and dirty. Now we can swim in clean water,” while another added, “After the Dasherkandi Sewerage Treatment Plant was put into use, a lot of diseases have been curbed, such as mosquito bites, malaria, diarrhea, etc. Before the construction of the plant, many of us had no jobs, and many people were employed during the construction process. For us it’s a good thing, and I hope to benefit more in the future.”