How Major Bangladesh Bank Achieved Zero Data Breach Risk Across 50,000 Devices with Certified ITAD

How Major Bangladesh Bank Achieved Zero Data Breach Risk Across 50,000 Devices with Certified ITAD

• eWaste Update
• May 24, 2026

A leading Bangladesh bank partnered with EWaste Prime to securely retire 50,000 data-bearing devices during a nationwide branch technology refresh. Using NIST 800-88 Purge and Destroy methods with on-site destruction for 40% of devices, the bank achieved zero data breach incidents, received audit-ready documentation, and diverted 85 metric tons of e-waste from landfills.

Project Scope:

• 50,000 desktop computers, laptops, and servers
• 12,000 hard drives and SSDs containing customer financial data
• 450 branch locations across all 64 districts
• 6-month completion deadline
• Regulatory audit requirements from Bangladesh Bank

EWaste Prime Enterprise ITAD Solution:

Phase 1: Planning & Inventory (Weeks 1-2) — 15 certified ITAD specialists conducted serialized inventory across all 450 branches with unique tracking IDs and data sensitivity classification.

Phase 2: Secure Logistics (Weeks 3-20) — GPS-tracked vehicles with tamper-evident seals, real-time tracking portal, 98.7% on-time pickup rate.

Phase 3: Data Destruction (Weeks 4-22) — High-security branches (180 locations): on-site mobile shredding. Standard branches (270 locations): secure transport to Dhaka facility. Method split: 60% Purge, 40% Destroy. Processing capacity: 2,500 devices/week.

Phase 4: Documentation & Reporting (Weeks 6-24) — Individual Certificates of Destruction for all 12,000 data-bearing devices, consolidated ESG impact report, Basel Convention compliance documentation, Bangladesh Bank audit-ready file.

Results:

Environmental Impact: 85 metric tons diverted from landfills, 127 tons CO2 equivalent saved, 2,400 kg copper recovered, 1,200 kg aluminum recycled. Revenue from refurbished device resale: BDT 18 lakh.

Contact EWaste Prime for enterprise ITAD consultation and secure your technology refresh.