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Daffodil International University (DIU) has launched a smart biogas plant at its Daffodil Smart City campus in Birulia, Savar, aiming to promote renewable energy and sustainable campus development.
The plant was inaugurated on May 18 through the ceremonial ignition of a biogas burner by Dr Md Sabur Khan, chairman of the university’s Board of Trustees, according to a press release.
Among others present at the event were agricultural scientist Prof Dr M A Rahim, head of the Department of Agricultural Science and convener of the project, and Dr Fizar Ahmed, director of the Embedded System Research Center, along with faculty members, researchers, officials and students involved in the initiative.
The university said the plant can generate around 20 to 30 kilowatt-hours of electricity daily by converting organic waste into energy.
The project was designed and implemented under the supervision of Dr Fizar Ahmed with support from the university’s Planning and Development Department.
Speaking at the event, Prof Rahim said the initiative reflects the role higher education institutions can play in renewable energy adoption and environmental sustainability.
Dr Fizar Ahmed said the facility would also serve as a practical research laboratory for students and researchers. He added that embedded sensors and automated monitoring systems had been integrated into the plant to improve efficiency and monitoring of the biogas production process.
University authorities said the initiative would help strengthen waste management on campus and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
They also said the university plans to introduce an integrated smart waste management system in the future as part of its goal of developing a carbon-neutral campus.