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DoE Gathers Waste Samples from Buriganga River to Address Pollution

The Department of Environment (DoE) is intensifying efforts to combat pollution in the Buriganga River by collecting waste samples and taking legal action against violators.

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The Department of Environment (DoE) has collected liquid waste samples from discharge points into the Buriganga River as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent river pollution, conserve the environment and protect public health. The Narayanganj District Office under the DoE's Dhaka Regional Office conducted inspections for the second consecutive day at industrial establishments in Siddhirganj and Fatullah areas of Narayanganj suspected of contributing to river pollution.

Inspection Drives and Sample Collection

During the inspection drive, officials visited Neat Concern Limited, Ibrahim Textile, Amzad Dyeing, Rider Thread and Accessories Limited, and Friends Dyeing and Finishing Industries. At Friends Dyeing and Finishing Industries in Fatullah, officials collected samples of liquid waste from a bypass drain. The preliminary inspection found that the factory did not have environmental clearance and was operating without an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP).

Legal Action and Enforcement

The collected samples have been sent to the Department of Environment's Dhaka laboratory for testing. If the test results confirm environmental pollution, necessary legal action will be taken against the establishment concerned in accordance with existing environmental laws and regulations. From January 2025 to July 2026, compensation amounting to Tk 2.92 crore was imposed on 103 industrial establishments and projects along the Buriganga River and its connecting canals for excessive liquid waste discharge, while Tk 96.60 lakh was realized during the same period.

Ongoing Efforts and Future Plans

The Department of Environment said such inspections, monitoring, and legal enforcement activities would continue regularly to prevent pollution of rivers and water bodies, conserve the environment and protect public health as part of implementing the Prime Minister's directive to keep the waterways around Dhaka navigable.

Source: BSS

FAQ

What actions did the DoE take during the inspection drives?
The DoE collected liquid waste samples, inspected industrial establishments, and identified discharge points into the Buriganga River.
What will happen if the test results confirm pollution?
Necessary legal action will be taken against the establishment concerned in accordance with existing environmental laws and regulations.

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