Growth at cost of environment

Bangladesh's industrial sectors, especially garment, are growing at the cost of environment, said ActionAid Bangladesh, a non-governmental organisation, yesterday. “Although the garment industry in Bangladesh contributes significantly to the economy, it raises a number of environmental concerns,” said Farah Kabir, country director of ActionAid. All aspects of the industry -- be it spinning, weaving, knitting, wet processing and apparel manufacturing -- process pollute air, water and soil.