Women like Masuda are helping build #Bangladesh’s circular economy. Through #SWITCH2CE, UNIDO and partners are supporting better livelihoods in recycling, with co-funding from the @EUinBangladesh and #Finland. Read her story below. 👇

25 cleantech innovators received Accelerator Support Fund grants and financial linkage through the Cleantech Accelerator and Commercialization Programme, implemented by SME Foundation with #UNIDO.

Global plastic waste could nearly triple by 2060 if nothing changes, says @UNEP. In #Bangladesh, cleanups under the DoE–UNIDO plastics project, funded by #Norway, have collected nearly 168 tonnes of #waste. Community action matters. So does prevention. #WorldCleanupDay

A greener, fairer industrial future is within reach. @UNIDO DG @DGgerdmueller calls for a new industrial model ahead of the launch of “The Future of Industrialization”. Follow the New York launch on 21 September: youtube.com/live/_OBWTEp1s4E

How can industry create better jobs within planetary limits? Explore “The Future of Industrialization: Rethinking Economic Development”, edited by #UNIDO DG @DGgerdmueller. Follow the New York launch on 21 September: youtube.com/live/_OBWTEp1s4E @UNIDO @AnthemPress

Bangladesh does not lack ideas. The challenge is helping them grow into solutions. From 643 applications to 25 promising innovators, the Cleantech Accelerator is supporting local responses to plastic pollution. Watch their journey: youtu.be/sFo3VmuBsxA

UNIDO Bangladesh extends its deepest condolences on the passing of 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐕 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲. We stand in solidarity with the people of Norway and honour His Majesty’s lifetime of dedicated service.

62 tonnes of waste. 70 volunteers. Nearly 400 participants. In #Companiganj, a DoE–UNIDO seminar and clean-up saw volunteers work into the evening along the Basurhat Canal, while locals pledged cleaner, single-use plastic-free practices. Funded by the Government of Norway.

We are pleased to welcome @alamgir_hos5 as the new Country Representative of UNIDO Bangladesh. With over 23 years of international development experience, we look forward to his leadership in advancing inclusive and sustainable industrial development. 🌿🇧🇩

A major milestone has been achieved. ♻️ The #PlasticPath website and mobile app were officially launched today under the UNIDO-supported project on Sustainable Plastics Use and Marine Litter Prevention in Bangladesh. 🌐 plasticpath.org #UNIDO #CircularEconomy #Bangladesh

🩺♻️ Healthcare professionals from Ullahpara, Royganj, Tarash & Kamarkhand Upazilas joined a two-day training on in-house biomedical waste segregation. #UNIDO #Bangladesh #BiomedicalWasteManagement #HealthcareWaste #N

🦟 Plastic waste creates mosquito breeding sites. More plastic. More mosquitoes. More risk. ♻️ Beat plastic pollution. Protect public health. #BeatPlasticPollution #WorldEnvironmentDay #DenguePrevention

Sirajganj is preparing to lead Bangladesh in sustainable healthcare waste management. Ahead of the July inauguration of its Common Treatment Facility (CTF), a 6-day training programme has begun to equip healthcare workers with proper waste segregation and management practices.

UNIDO Bangladesh invites proposals for services related to the Study Tour on “Plastic Policy Development and Implementation Model in Japan” under the Sustainable Plastics Project supported by the Government of Norway. ♻️ 📌 Deadline: 03 June 2026 | 16:00 CET 📌 Ref: 7000008522

For the first time in #Barishal, community-level Source Segregation Practice activities have officially commenced under the UNIDO–DoE sustainable plastics project. 300+ community members joined the initiative, with around 70% female participation.

The “Source Segregation Practice” initiative was launched today in Khanpur, #Narayanganj. Through rallies, community engagement, and bin distribution, the programme is encouraging households to practice waste segregation and reduce plastic pollution at source.

The household-level Source Segregation Practice Campaign is underway in Narayanganj and Barishal with support from BD Clean. ♻️ Through direct community engagement, the campaign is promoting waste segregation at source and raising awareness on reducing plastic leakage.

6th Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting held under the sustainable plastics use and marine litter in #Bangladesh project held with senior DoE and MoEFCC officials, alongside project team.

The 3rd batch of the Design for Environment (DfE) Training Programme has kicked off, engaging SMEs from Bangladesh’s toy and packaging sectors on eco-design, circular economy practices, sustainability, and global compliance standards. #UNIDO #Bangladesh #DfE #CircularEconomy