Author: ijarhsbd

Water Management at a Textile Industry: A Case Study in Dhaka

ABSTRACT
There are various major textile industries in Dhaka, namely the agricultural primary sector,
secondary manufacturing sector textiles and electronic products and a public services sector.
The textile industrial sector is established at four sites, two of which are in Narayangong the
capital city of Dhaka, and the others are in Chittagong district. The textile industry plays a
major role in the country’s economic growth and employment creation. It contributes about
40-45% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product and employs over 40000 women, which
makes it the second largest employer after the government. In every industrial sector where
there is production of waste; be it solid, liquid or gaseous; the first tier of management is waste
minimization and pollution prevention to reduce the quantities and strength of wastes generated. However, not all wastes from industrial activities can be minimized or recycled, which introduces treatment as the second tier of waste management. The final option in the
management of waste is disposal. In order to provide comprehensive and proper wastewater management actions for garments Industrial Pty all three tiers will be addressed.