The article discusses Bangladesh’s policy to transition to sustainable building materials like hollow concrete blocks by 2025. While the government aims to lead this shift, progress is slow due to Covid-19, poor coordination, and insufficient incentives. The author suggests a shared database for monitoring, stricter licensing for brick kilns, incentives for block production, vocational training, and public awareness campaigns. While the 2025 target is unlikely, addressing these challenges will help Bangladesh achieve a more sustainable construction sector.
The article discusses Bangladesh’s policy to transition to sustainable building materials like hollow concrete blocks by 2025. While the government aims to lead this shift, progress is slow due to Covid-19, poor coordination, and insufficient incentives. The author suggests a shared database for monitoring, stricter licensing for brick kilns, incentives for block production, vocational training, and public awareness campaigns. While the 2025 target is unlikely, addressing these challenges will help Bangladesh achieve a more sustainable construction sector.
