July 18, 2026

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Pollution despite CETP launch in leather industry

A few years ago, a tannery was shifted from Dhaka’s Hazaribagh to Savar’s Hemayetpur to save the Buriganga River. Although a Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) was launched there, a large amount of waste is still flowing directly into the Dhaleshwari River due to the production of more waste than the CETP's capacity and technical limitations allow. This is also affecting the surrounding rivers, water bodies, fisheries, and agricultural lands.

The purpose of shifting the tannery from Hazaribagh was to develop an environmentally friendly industrial area. But in reality, the environmental crisis in Savar has not ended. Still, the Dhaleshwari River has become a new source of pollution. Although a Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) was launched, a large amount of waste is flowing directly into Dhaleshwari due to the production of more waste than the plant's capacity and technical limitations. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

The purpose of shifting the tannery from Hazaribagh was to develop an environmentally friendly industrial area. But in reality, the environmental crisis in Savar has not ended. Still, the Dhaleshwari River has become a new source of pollution. Although a Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) was launched, a large amount of waste is flowing directly into Dhaleshwari due to the production of more waste than the plant's capacity and technical limitations. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

Although the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) is operational in Savar's leather industrial area, a significant volume of untreated waste continues to be discharged into the Dhaleshwari River. It exceeds the plant's treatment capacity and is fuelled by technical limitations, affecting surrounding rivers, water bodies, fisheries and agricultural land. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

Although the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) is operational in Savar's leather industrial area, a significant volume of untreated waste continues to be discharged into the Dhaleshwari River. It exceeds the plant's treatment capacity and is fuelled by technical limitations, affecting surrounding rivers, water bodies, fisheries and agricultural land. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

The Dhaleshwari River has become increasingly polluted after the relocation of tanneries to Savar without a fully effective waste management system. Although the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) is operational, large volumes of waste continue to be discharged into the river as generation exceeds the plant's treatment capacity and technical limitations hinder its performance. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

The Dhaleshwari River has become increasingly polluted after the relocation of tanneries to Savar without a fully effective waste management system. Although the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) is operational, large volumes of waste continue to be discharged into the river as generation exceeds the plant's treatment capacity and technical limitations hinder its performance. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

The Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) at Savar's leather industry has the capacity to treat only 20,000 to 22,000 cubic metres of liquid waste a day. However, during busy leather-processing periods, the tanneries generate 30,000 to 40,000 cubic metres of effluent daily, leaving the excess untreated and discharged directly into the Dhaleshwari River. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

The Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) at Savar's leather industry has the capacity to treat only 20,000 to 22,000 cubic metres of liquid waste a day. However, during busy leather-processing periods, the tanneries generate 30,000 to 40,000 cubic metres of effluent daily, leaving the excess untreated and discharged directly into the Dhaleshwari River. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

Although the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) is operational in Savar, a large volume of untreated waste continues to flow into the Dhaleshwari River due to generation exceeding the plant's treatment capacity and technical limitations. Accumulated toxic waste has turned sections of the river's water black and grey. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

Although the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) is operational in Savar, a large volume of untreated waste continues to flow into the Dhaleshwari River due to generation exceeding the plant's treatment capacity and technical limitations. Accumulated toxic waste has turned sections of the river's water black and grey. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

Poor waste management at Savar's leather industry has left piles of solid waste emanating a strong stench and toxic chemicals, posing persistent health and environmental risks to the Dhaleshwari River and nearby communities. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

Poor waste management at Savar's leather industry has left piles of solid waste emanating a strong stench and toxic chemicals, posing persistent health and environmental risks to the Dhaleshwari River and nearby communities. Photo: Shamsul Haque Ripon

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Published : 18 Jul 2026, 04:04 PM

Updated : 18 Jul 2026, 04:04 PM

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