Environment and Social Development Organization-ESDO organized a community consultation on ‘Sustainable Waste Management’ at Lalmatia Housing Society School and College on 6 February 2021. This session aimed to share the concept of a waste-free lifestyle with the community people of Lalmatia and gather their opinions on this issue.

This program also focused on sharing the idea of organic farming through home composting and utilizing kitchen waste to produce organic fertilizer. This program was enlightened by Sayed Hasan Nur Islam Ruston, honourable councillor of 32 no. Ward, DNCC, Dhaka. He appreciated the initiative taken by ESDO and said that City Corporation will work forward in collaboration with ESDO in this project.

This consultation was also attended by Akmal Hossain, Principal, Lalmatia Housing Society School and College; Hasina Tasnim Moutusi, Assistant Chief Waste Management Officer (Planning), Dhaka North City Corporation; Dr. Shahriar Hossian, Secretary-General of ESDO, and Siddika Sultana, Executive Director of ESDO.

There was an open discussion session where the community people of Lalmatia Block B and C have placed their opinions and questions on this topic. Dr. Shahriar has answered all their questions and clarified their doubts. After a successful consultation, Siddika Sultana, Executive Director of ESDO has closed the session.