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Parliamentary body criticises “intentional” Savar delay
The parliamentary standing committee for the environment, forest and climate change ministry has criticised a “deliberate delay” in shutting down tanners at Savar.
Read More...Environment ministry agrees to shut down Savar tanning estate
The environment ministry has agreed with a watchdog recommendation to immediately close the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate, which has been running without facilities to properly treat its waste for 10 years.
Read More...Watchdog calls for compensation for pollution victims
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended awarding compensation to victims of environmental pollution, such as around the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate.
Read More...Tanners express concern about loan rescheduling
The tanning industry remains guarded about the Bangladesh Bank’s offer to reschedule loans repayments until December, claiming that it would only benefit tanners who have good relationships with their commercial banks.
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Calls for Savar Tannery Industrial Estate to be shut down
A parliamentary committee has called for the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate to be temporarily closed until the common effluent treatment plant (CETP) is complete.
Read More...Savar tanneries fined for environmental damage
The Department of Environment (DoE) has fined eight tanneries at the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate for pollution.
Read More...Tanners request more funds to run Savar CETP
Tanners in Bangladesh have asked the government to increase the existing funds to adequately operate the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) at the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate (STIE).
Read More...Bangladesh plans to set up three leather goods industrial parks
The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) is reported to be considering the construction of three industrial parks to meet domestic demand for footwear and leather goods.
Read More...Dhaka tannery waste treatment plant names Managing Director
The Dhaka Tannery Industrial Estate Waste Treatment Plant Company was formed on June 10 by Government officials.
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