Four Tongi factories inspected in drive to curb river pollution
The Department of Environment inspected four industrial establishments in Tongi, Gazipur, and collected wastewater samples to curb pollution in the Turag and Buriganga rivers.
The monitoring and enforcement drive took place along the Turag yesterday (15 October), according to the press release.
Officials inspected Beximco Pharmaceuticals PLC, Eskayef Pharmaceuticals, Tamishna Group, and Orbit Processing Mills Private Limited.
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During the inspections, officials directed the establishments to ensure proper wastewater treatment through their effluent treatment plants and maintain overall environmental management standards.
Officials collected wastewater samples from all four establishments for further analysis. Officials also served notices directing them to ensure proper environmental management.
Department of Environment Executive Magistrate Md Rezwan-ul-Islam participated in the drive alongside representatives of the Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Coast Guard, River Police, the department's Dhaka district office and its Dhaka laboratory office.
The Department of Environment's director general headed the operation's subcommittee. The subcommittee operates under a central cell formed on 18 August, 2026, to protect the environment of rivers surrounding Dhaka.
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister ABM Abdus Sattar heads the central cell.
Monitoring and enforcement activities will continue throughout the month on a roster basis to control pollution in the Turag and Buriganga, in line with directives from the Prime Minister's Office.
