The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) has submitted a proposal to the industries ministry for a project that aims to make the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) at the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate (STIE) fully functional. The estimated cost of the project is between Tk 500 crore and Tk 800 crore, which includes the construction of a solid waste management shed on 200 acres of land. The CETP, which was handed over incompletely by the Chinese company responsible for its construction, has not provided the expected benefits despite significant investment. The BSCIC plans to address these issues and hopes to make the CETP fully operational within two years if the project is approved. A functional CETP is crucial for local tanners to obtain Leather Working Group (LWG) certification, enabling them to attract international retailers and brands. The lack of a well-equipped CETP has also led to environmental pollution in the STIE area. The project aims to rectify these issues and enhance the leather industry’s contribution to the economy.
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