Savar Tannery Zone

Savar Tannery Estate: High hazard yet little safety

A barrel of sulphuric acid accidentally tipped over at a factory in the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate on October 3. The acid burnt four workers.

Poisoning the Dhaleshwari

After the Buriganga, the tannery industry is now polluting the Dhaleshwari river, as the central effluent treatment plant (CETP) for treating liquid waste and hazardous chemicals is yet to be fully operational.

Savar Tannery Zone / CETP must be ready within 4 weeks: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the authorities to complete the construction of all relevant structures, including the central effluent

January 27, 2019
January 27, 2019

Savar Tannery Estate: High hazard yet little safety

A barrel of sulphuric acid accidentally tipped over at a factory in the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate on October 3. The acid burnt four workers.

December 30, 2017
December 30, 2017

Poisoning the Dhaleshwari

After the Buriganga, the tannery industry is now polluting the Dhaleshwari river, as the central effluent treatment plant (CETP) for treating liquid waste and hazardous chemicals is yet to be fully operational.

October 13, 2017
October 13, 2017

CETP must be ready within 4 weeks: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the authorities to complete the construction of all relevant structures, including the central effluent