Environmental experts in Bangladesh are sounding the alarm, warning that the country faces significant, potentially irreversible damage unless immediate action is taken to protect the environment from the onslaught of unregulated industrial expansion.
Experts note that many industrial facilities, often established under the guise of "protecting industry," have shown a blatant disregard for environmental norms. These factories have been built indiscriminately across the country, significantly contributing to pollution and environmental degradation.
The consensus among environmentalists is that to mitigate this growing crisis, a fundamental shift is needed in the approach to industrial development. They advocate for a model where industries are made environmentally friendly and are strategically relocated to designated, protected industrial zones.
According to these experts, such an approach—combining sustainable practices within factories and consolidating their location—would make the task of environmental conservation significantly more manageable and effective for Bangladesh. They express hope that this structured, environmentally conscious planning will pave the way for a more sustainable future.