DoE Delegation Visits PRAN-RFL’s Habiganj Industrial Park

PRAN-RFL Group, one of the country’s leading industrial conglomerates, has officially inaugurated a Zero Discharge Plant at its Habiganj Industrial Park in Olipur, Shayestaganj, Habiganj.

Dr. Md. Lutfor Rahman, Director General of the Department of Environment (DoE), formally inaugurated the plant on Saturday at a ceremony held at the industrial park.

As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable industrial development, PRAN-RFL Group has undertaken the initiative to further strengthen the management, treatment and reuse of wastewater generated from its industrial operations.

Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Md. Lutfor Rahman, Director General at DoE said, “We must work together through coordinated efforts between the government and the private sector to protect our environment. Only then can we build a Greener Bangladesh. At the same time, industries should move toward sustainable production by increasing the use of environmentally friendly technologies, such as zero-discharge plants. Initiatives like those undertaken by PRAN-RFL will set a positive example for environmental management in the industrial sector.”

Kamruzzaman Kamal, Marketing Director at PRAN-RFL Group said, “We have been implementing various initiatives to protect the environment and ensure the efficient use of resources. The establishment of the Zero Discharge Plant is a continuation of these efforts. Reducing water consumption through water reuse and minimizing the environmental impact of industrial wastewater are the main objectives of this initiative.”

He also said, “As an industrial organization, we are committed not only to production but also to fulfilling our responsibility towards the environment. The Zero Discharge Plant will create opportunities to treat and reuse water used in our factories while significantly reducing the discharge of liquid waste into the environment. PRAN-RFL Group will continue to adopt effective technologies and innovative solutions in areas including environmentally responsible production, waste management, water conservation and reuse, and sustainable industrialization.”

The DoE delegation visited PRAN-RFL Group’s recycling plant and various production facilities at the Habiganj Industrial Park.

Among others, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Director, Sylhet Divisional Office of DoE, Sabrin Sultana, Deputy Director (Monitoring and Enforcement); Md. Samsuzzaman Sarker, Deputy Director (EIA); Md. Yusuf Ali, PhD, Deputy Director, DoE Habiganj District Office, Dipak Kumar Dev, Chief Plant Officer at Habiganj Industrial Park and High officials at PRAN-RFL Group, were present at the event.