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Works underway to construct CETP for tanneries: Humayun
DHAKA, Jan 15, 2019 (BSS) – Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun
today said the government took steps to expadite the works for constructing a
common effluent treatment plant (CETP) with facilities to treat solid wastes
for tanneries in Savar.
“The government is working to complete quickly a CETP with solid waste
management facility for the tannery industries in Savar,” an official press
release quoted Humayun as saying as a Bangladesh Tanners Association
delegation called on him at his office in the ministry.
He said the tannery industry had huge potential to attract foreign buyers
which was needed to be tapped ensuring quality products.
The minister said works were underway to construct two tannery cities in
Rajshahi and Chattagram for rapid developmen of the industry.
Humayun said the government simulteneously was active to ensure
sustainable and environment-friendly industrial productions in the country.
Acting industries secretary Mohammad Abdul Halim was present as the
delegation called on the minister.
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