Concrete Block

Currently, concrete block production accounts for only 6-7% of burnt brick production. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Eco-friendly concrete block industry far from target amid market hurdles

The fiscal year targets for using concrete blocks instead of burnt bricks were set at 10% for FY20, 20% for FY21, 30% for FY22, 60% for FY23, 80% for FY24, and 100% by FY25

A worker tends to environment-friendly concrete blocks, an alternative to traditional clay bricks, at a factory of Mir Concrete Block in Rupganj of Narayanganj. The company, with a daily production of 1.6 lakh pieces, aims to reduce carbon emission and grab a big share of the building material market. Photo: TBS
Industry

Mir Concrete Block leaps to grab stake in concrete brick market