The Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant, put into use in March 31, 2022, is capable of treating domestic sewage of five million residents in Dhaka, and creates over one thousand job opportunities for the locals .

The Dasherkandi Sewage Treatment Plant, funded by Chinese Government Concessional Loan, is the first modern large-scale sewage treatment plant in Bangladesh and the largest of its kind in South Asia. When inaugurating the plant, the Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her high expectation on its role in improving local water systems and protecting environment. Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA), contractor of the plant, provides investment and financing, planning design, engineering construction, equipment manufacturing and operation management for clean and low-carbon energy, water resources, environmental construction and infrastructure. With advantage of whole industrial chains, POWERCHINA has business in more than 130 countries and regions and has delivered industry-leading and high-quality projects over the years, brings value to clients from all over the world