Bangladesh’s government has pledged to address deficiencies at the central effluent treatment plant (CETP) at the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate while supporting larger tanneries to establish their own effluent treatment plants (ETPs) to improve waste management and leather sector compliance.
Speaking after a visit to the Savar CETP and meetings with tannery owners on May 16, Commerce and Industries Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said the CETP currently treats around 14,000–18,000 cubic metres of waste, but demand can rise to approximately 45,000 cubic metres during the peak post-Eid-ul-Azha period. The government plans to support capable tanneries in developing their own ETPs to help bridge this gap.
According to the minister, smaller tanneries would continue to rely on the CETP system, while an EU-supported study by an Italian company is examining how to improve the CETP’s efficiency and capacity, with findings expected soon.
The announcement comes against a backdrop of long-running concerns over the Savar CETP’s effectiveness and compliance challenges, with tannery owners previously calling for permission to operate their own ETPs to improve environmental standards and access to export markets.
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