IOSR-JESTFT   Volume-20 ~ Issue-10 ~ Oct. 2026

Abstract: The management of municipal solid waste has become a critical sustainability issue in Bangladesh’s secondary cities as a result of rapid urbanisation, increasing waste generation, weak source segregation, limited recycling, irregular collection, and continued dependence on uncontrolled disposal. Although previous studies have examined municipal solid waste management from technical, infrastructural, institutional, and governance perspectives..

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Abstract: The relationship between sustainability and profitability is one of the most debated questions in contemporary management. Critics argue that environmental and social commitments add costs and divert resources from owners, while supporters argue that sustainable practices reduce costs, manage risk, and open new sources of revenue. This paper reviews the conceptual background and the main theoretical perspectives on the relationship, identifies the....

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