Bangladesh is one of the lest developed countries of today’s world.

For the improvement of such a lest developed country

an industrial revolution is necessary. They play a great role in the economical growth of a country. The textile industries of
Bangladesh are playing that role. A large number of export oriented industries have been set up in this country. The textile
industry is an important segment of Bangladesh's manufacturing industry, playing a critical role in its economic
development. Textile exports accounted for 76% of the national export in FY 2007, an increase from 41% in FY 1989 and
66% in FY 1995. Certainly they are improving our economical status but what about the environment?

The increasing industrialization of Bangladesh has negative implications for water quality. These industries are producing
apparel products and at the same time they are making huge quantity of chemical and other waste. As for an example the
textile industries use vegetable fibres such as cotton, animal fibres such as wool and silk, and a wide range of synthetic
materials such as nylon, polyester, and acrylics. The stages of textile production are fibre production; fibre processing and
spinning; yarn preparation; fabric production; bleaching, dyeing and printing; and finishing. Each stage produces wastes. As
the effluent treatment plant of the industries are not being used properly. These wastes are spreading on our rivers and
other water bodies and polluting our surrounding environment. The pollution from industrial effluents in some water bodies
and rivers has reached alarming levels. It is effecting on the physical condition of the people and also destroying the fishes
of the river. The pH of the water of our river is increasing. This is harmful for the inhabitants of water and also for human
beings.

Not only water this industries are also producing steam and destructive gases which are polluting the air in which we
breathe. These organic and inorganic wastes are also reducing the fertilization of our soil as a result the crops production is
harmed.

It is now seen that we are not really been profited by this textile sector. If we want to calculate the total profit from this
side it may result negative. Because we just don’t need currency to secure our future. We should keep the environment
suitable and non toxic for the next generation. If we can manage to do this our country will develop in true means. However
the government and the responsible people of our society are coming forward to solve this problem. They are taking
positive steps to reduce this pollution. The industries should use ETP and other operation to recycle their wastes. It is now
much needed for our existence.

If we all can come forward and work together to solve this, situation will improve surly. The day is not too far, if we work
together for not only ourselves but also for the upcoming generation of our world

1 )Waste water from the industries destroys the quality of water body in which they are
exposed affecting the marine-life.
2)It has also harmful effect on sewerage handling system and agricultural land.
The characteristics & effects of effluents are summarized below:

a) PH :- The waste water after PET (Polyester) Dyeing is acidic, whereas it is alkaline after
reactive dyeing. So, if waster water is highly acidic then it causes
1. Corrosion of Pipe Lines.
2. Destruction of aquatic life.
If waste water is highly alkaline then it causes;

1. Adverse effect on aquatic life.

2. Damages crops by impairing their growths.
b) Dissolved Solids: – Dissolved solids may be 0organic or inorganic in nature. They cause
reduction of dissolved O2 in water. It creates some other problems like –
1. It causes disease and discomfort.
2. Scale formation in Pipe-lines and other equipments.
3. It accelerates algal growth.
4. It increases water hardness.
c) Suspended Solids :- it causes some bad effects like –
1. Suspended solids increase turbidity.
2. Interface with light transmitting properties of water.
3. Destroy photosynthesis and O2 transfer process