SIA & EIA OF SIRAJGANJ ECONOMIC ZONE

BANGLADESH ECONOMIC ZONES AUTHORITY (BEZA)
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
Environmental & Social
Impact Assessment
Report of Sirajganj
Economic Zone
EIA & SIA of Sirajganj EZ
MD. ABDUL QUADER KHAN
SOCIAL AND RESETTLEMENT SPECIALIST
BANGLADESH
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
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PREPARED BY

BEPZA Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority
BEZA Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority
BMD Bangladesh Meteorological Department
BOD5 Biochemical Oxygen Demand
BOQ Bill of Quantities
BOT Build, Operate and Transfer
BRTA Bangladesh Road Transport Authority
CAGR Compounded Annual Growth Rate
CETP Central Effluent Treatment Plant
CNG Compressed Natural Gas
DoE Department of Environment
dB (A) Decibel Unit (Amplitude)
DPP Development Project Proposal
ECC Environment Clearance Certificate
ECR Environment Conservation Rule
EHS Environmental, Health and Safety
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework
EMP Environmental Management Plan
EMS Environmental Management System
EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction
EPZ Export Processing Zone
ESC Environment and Social Cell
ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework
ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan
ESO Environmental and Safety Officer
EU European Union
EZ Economic Zone
FABR Fluidized Aerobic Bio Reactor
FGDs Focus Group
Discussions FDI F o r eign Direct Investment
FTE Full Time Equivalent
GCF Gross Capital Formation
GDP Gross Domestic Product
GRC Grievances Redress Committee
GRM Grievances Redress Mechanism
GVA Gross Value Added
HFL Highest Flood Level
ICR Implementation Completion Report
IDA International Development Association
IECs Important Environmental Components
IEE Initial Environmental Examination
ILO International Labour Organization
IUCN International Union for Conservation and Nature
IDC Interest During Construction
MIS Management Information Systems
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MSL Mean Sea Level
MLD Million Liters per
Day MFL Maximum Flood Level
MSW Municipal Solid Waste
NERP Northeast Regional Water Management Project
NOx Oxides of Nitrogen
NGO Non-Government Organization
NPV Net Present Value
OP Operational Policy
O&M Operations and Maintenance
PAP Project Affected Person
PEP Project Entitled Person
PD Project Director
PCU Passenger Car Unit
PFR Pre-Feasibility Report
PPP Public Private Participation
PSDSP Private Sector Development Support Project
PSIG Private Sector Investment Guidelines
PAU Project Affected Units
RAF Risk Assessment Framework
RAP Resettlement Action Plan
RMG Ready Made Garments
RSRP Resettlement and Relocation Programme
RSPM Respiratory Suspended Particulate Matter
RU Resettlement Unit
SEZ Sirajganj Economic Zone
SIA Social Impact Assessment
SPV Special Project Vehicle
STP Sewerage Treatment Plant
SPM Suspended Particulate Matter
SWM Solid Waste Management
ToR Terms of Reference
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
US United States
VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
WTP Water Treatment Plant
WQS Water Quality Standards
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TABLE O F C O N T EN T S
1 Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 11
1.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Legislative considerations ................................................................................................... 12
1.3 Project description ............................................................................................................... 12
1.4 Description of the environment ........................................................................................... 13
1.5 Identification and evaluation of potential impacts ............................................................... 14
1.5.1 Construction stage impacts .................................................................................................. .14
1.5.2 Operation stage imacts......................................................................................................... 14
1.6 Alternative Analysis .............................................................................................................15
1.7 Mitigation measures.............................................................................................................. 15
1.8 Environmental Management plan (EMP) ........................................................................... .. 1 5
1.9 Environmental Monitoring and institutional development ................................................. ..1.6
1.9.1 Pre-construction stage monitoring....................................................................................... .. 16
1.9.2 Construction stage monitoring ...............................................................................................16
1.9.3 Operation stage monitoring ................................................................................................. .16
1.9.4 Institutional arrangement .................................................................................................... 1 .6
1.10 Public consultations.............................................................................................................. .16
1.11 Summary............................................................................................................................... 17
2 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1 8
2.1 Background........................................................................................................................... 18
2.2 Scope of the study ................................................................................................................ 18
2.3 Methodology Adopted ......................................................................................................... 19
3 Applicable Environmental Regulatory Framework......................................................................22
3.1 National Environmental Policy, 1992 .................................................................................22
3.2 National Environmental Management Action Plan, 1995....................................................22
3.3 National Conservation Strategy, 1992.................................................................................. 23
3.4 Relevant National Legislation ..............................................................................................24
3.5 Ecologically Sensitive/ Protected Areas near the project region ......................................... 28
3.5.1 Ecologically sensitive areas...................................................................................................28
3.5.2 Protected Areas .....................................................................................................................29
3.6 Statutory Environmental Requirements for the project ........................................................32
3.6.1 GoB requirements .............................................................................................................. 32
3.6.2 WB requirements ................................................................................................................ 34
3.6.3 Concordance Analysis for Project Requirements ................................................................34
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4 Project description ....................................................................................................................... 35
4.1 Introduction To Sirajganj EZ (SEZ) .................................................................................... 35
4.2 Site and surroundings ........................................................................................................... 37
4.3 Land Use Plan ...................................................................................................................... 38
4.4 Infrastructure requirement ................................................................................................... 38
4.4.1 Basic infrastructure Requirement .........................................................................................39
4.4.2 Environmental infrastructure .................................................................................................40
4.5 Man power ........................................................................................................................... 45
4.5.1 Construction stage................................................................................................................. 45
4.5.2 Operation stage .................................................................................................................... 45
5 Description of the environment ................................................................................................... 47
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 47
5.2 Project Influence Area ......................................................................................................... 50
5.2.1 Determining factors for the project influence area .............................................................. 51
5.3 Physical Environment .......................................................................................................... 51
5.3.1 Atmosphere & Climate .................................................................................................... 51
5.3.2 Land condition ................................................................................................................. 53
5.3.3 Water resources ......................................................................................................................54
5.4 Biological Environment........................................................................................................60
5.4.1 Ecology......................................................................................................................... 60
5.4.2 Aquatic Flora.................................................................................................................60
5.4.3 Aquatic Fauna ...............................................................................................................61
5.4.4 Terrestrial Flora ............................................................................................................62
5.4.5 Terrestrial Fauna...........................................................................................................62
5.4.6 Protected Areas ............................................................................................................ 62
5.5 Natural hazards and risks ......................................................................................................62
5.5.1 Seismic Effects ............................................................................................................ 62
5.5.2 Cyclones and Storms ................................................................................................... 63
6 Identification and evaluation of Potential Impacts .......................................................................64
6.1 Pre-Construction stage environmental impacts.................................................................... 64
6.1.1 Natural flow stopped due to filling of water bodies ..................................................... 64
6.1.2 Loss of Trees ................................................................................................................ 64
6.1.3 Risk due to Earthquake................................................................................................. 65
6.2 Construction stage environmental impacts .............................................................................65
6.2.1 Disruption of earth Surface .......................................................................................... 65
6.2.2 Soil erosion and siltation .............................................................................................. 65
6.2.3 Surface water and ground water pollution .....................................................................65
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6.2.4 Traffic flow congestion .................................................................................................65
6.2.5 Air quality ......................................................................................................................66
6.2.6 Noise pollution ............................................................................................................. 66
6.2.7 Water resources .............................................................................................................66
6.2.8 Solid waste disposal.......................................................................................................67
6.2.9 Bridge structures ........................................................................................................... 67
6.2.10 Flora and fauna ............................................................................................................. .67
6.2.11 Historical and cultural monuments ............................................................................... 67
6.3 Operation stage environmental impacts.................................................................................67
6.3.1 Air Quality ....................................................................................................................68
6.3.2 Dust............................................................................................................................... 68
6.3.3 VOCs ............................................................................................................................68
6.3.4 Exhaust Gases ...............................................................................................................68
6.3.5 GAS-based power plant ................................................................................................69
6.3.6 Noise pollution ............................................................................................................. 69
6.3.7 Traffic flow/congestion ................................................................................................. 70
6.3.8 Water Pollution ............................................................................................................. 70
6.3.9 Solid waste.................................................................................................................... 72
6.3.10 Odour............................................................................................................................ ..73
6.3.11 Flooding ........................................................................................................................ 73
6.4 Evaluation of Impacts ........................................................................................................... .73
7 Analysis of Alternatives ..................................................................................................................74
7.1 The No Build scenario ..............................................................................................................74
7.2 Consideration of alternatives ....................................................................................................74
7.2.1 Alternative sites .............................................................................................................74
7.2.2 Site Analysis ................................................................................................................. 74
7.2.3 Socio-environmental considerations............................................................................. 75
7.2.4 Alternate production techniques for textile dyeing ...................................................... 78
8 Mitigation and enhancement measures .........................................................................................79
8.1 Mitigation measures.............................................................................................................. 79
8.2 Enhancement measures ........................................................................................................ .79
9 Environmental management plan (EMP) ....................................................................................... 93
9.1 Objective................................................................................................................................93
9.2 Environmental management measures proposed ................................................................. 93
9.3 Specific management plan .............................................................................................................93
9.3.1 storm water management plan........................................................................................93
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9.3.2 Wastewater management plan ..........................................................................................94
9.3.3 Solid waste management plan ........................................................................................97
9.3.4 Traffic management .......................................................................................................98
9.3.5 Landscaping/greenery ....................................................................................................98
9.3.6 Occupational Health & Safety Management Plan ....................................................,..98
9.3.7 Industrial risks and contingency plan ......................................................................... 100
9.3.8 Appropriate contingency and emergency response measures..................................... 100
10 Environmental monitoring and Institutional development ....................................................... ..102
10.1 Monitoring plan .................................................................................................................. .102
10.1.1 General Features ...........................................................................................................102
10.2 Institutional arrangement .................................................................................................. …104
10.2.1 Roles and Responsibilities ............................................................................................105
10.2.2 Training ...................................................................................................................... ..106
10.2.3 Environmental Specifications .................................................................................... ..106
10.2.4 monitoring Program ................................................................................................... ..106
10.2.5 Reporting systemand record keeping .......................................................................... 111
10.2.6 Environmental audit .................................................................................................... 113
10.3 Implementation Schedule and Cost Estimates..................................................................... 113
10.3.1 Implementation Schedule ............................................................................................ 113
10.3.2 Cost Estimates ............................................................................................................. 113
11 Public Consultation ...................................................................................................................... 115
11.1 Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 115
11.2 Identification OF stakeholders ..............................................................................................115
11.3 Community concerns on project intervention ...................................................................... 116
11.4 Future consultation and disclosure plan ............................................................................... 116
12 Conclusions and recommendations .............................................................................................. 118
12.1 Key conclusions .....................................................................................................................118
12.2 Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 119

Social, Gender and Resettlement Issues……………………………120-142
Annex 1 – Environmental Clearance from the DoE
Annex 2 – Consolidated Environmental Standards
Annex 3 – Water Balance Scheme for the project
Annex 4 – List of Flora and Fauna Species
Annex 5 – Borrow Pit Guidelines
Annex 6 – Environmental Clauses for the bid documents
Annex 7 – Impact Assessment Matrix
Annex 8 – EMP Implementation Schedule
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LIST O F FIGURE
EXHIBIT 1 LAND USE DISTRIBUTION AT THE SITE ...... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ..12
EXHIBIT 2 UTILITY DEMAND STIMATION.... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... ....13
EXHIBIT 3 PROPOSED ZONES IDENTIFIED UNDER SDSP. .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... ..18
EXHIBIT 4 OVERVIEW OF NATIONAL LEGAL INSTRUMENTS. ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... ....27
EXHIBIT 5 ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS IN BANGLADESH ...... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ....28
EXHIBIT 6 NOTIFIED & PROTECTED AREAS OF NGLA DE SH .. ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ..30
EXHIBIT 7 PROTECTED AREAS OF BANGLADESH (SOURCE: DEPARTMENT OF FOREST) ...... ... ... .... ..31
EXHIBIT 8 STEPS FOLLOWED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR RED CATEGORY PROJECT.... ...... .... .33
EXHIBIT 9 Concordance Analysis of EIA Requirements -------------------…..-.... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... .34
EXHIBIT 10 PROPOSED MASTER PLAN FOR SIRAJGNANJ ..... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... .36
EXHIBIT 11 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS ........ ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... ...37
EXHIBIT 12 LAND USE DISTRIBUTION AT THE SITE ....... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ..38
EXHIBIT 13 INDUSTRIAL LAND-USE MIX ..... ... .... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... ....39
EXHIBIT 14 ROAD BUFFER REQUIR EM ENT S ..... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ..39
EXHIBIT 15 WATER DEMAND ESTIMATION STANDARDS ...... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ..40
EXHIBIT 16 WATER CONSUMPTION PATTERN (FRACTION OF TOTAL DEMAND)... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ..40
EXHIBIT 17 WATER CONSUMPTION PATTERN – POTABLE VS. NON-POTABLE ........ ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .41
EXHIBIT 18 WATER DEMAND JECT IONS .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ....41
EXHIBIT 19 STORAGE RESERVOIR SIZE ESTIM AT IO N ...... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .41
EXHIBIT 20 ALTERNATIVES OF TREATMENT OF WATER ..... ... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ..42
EXHIBIT 21 SCHEMATIC OF WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM .. .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ...43
EXHIBIT 22 WASTE WATER ESTIM AT ION ... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... . ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ..43
EXHIBIT 23 SOLID WASTE CONSTITUENTS ...... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... ..44
EXHIBIT 24 SOLID WASTE GENERATION ASSUM PT IONS ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... . .. ...44
EXHIBIT 25 SOLID WASTE GENERATION ESTIMATION ..... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... ..45
EXHIBIT 26 MAN POWER FOR ADMINISTRATIVE LEVE L ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... ...45
EXHIBIT 27 MAN POWER FOR MAINTENANCE OF VAEIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL INGRASTRUCTURE……..46
EXHIBIT 28 SCOPING MATRIX..………………………………………………………... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... ..48
EXHIBIT 29 ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES AND FREQUENCY OF MONITORING…….. ... .... ... ... .... ..49
EXHIBIT 30 AT A GLANCE RAJAPUR UP OF BELKUCHI & SAIDABAD UP………….……. ... ... .... ... .... ...50
EXHIBIT 31 PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING VARIOUS AIR QUALITY PARAM E T ER S.. .... ... ... .... ... ...52
EXHIBIT 32 AIR QUALITY RESULTS AROUND MEPZ AREA ...... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... ..53
EXHIBIT 33 PHYSIOGRAPHICAL MAP OF BANGLADESH ..... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ...54
EXHIBIT 34 FLOOD PRONE AREAS OF BANGLADESH ....... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... ... . ... .. 56
EXHIBIT 35 EATHQUAKE & FLOOD PRONE AREAS OF BANGLADESH ........ ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... . 63
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EXHIBIT 36 FLOW CHART FOR COMPOSITE TEXTILES ...... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .. 71
EXHIBIT 37 SUMMARY OF SITE CONSTRAINTS AND CORRESPONDING DESIGN ASPEC T .. ... ... .... ... 75
EXHIBIT 38 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STANDARDS CONSIDERATION FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN ......... . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . 75
EXHIBIT 39 MITIGATION MEASURES ....... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... . 92
EXHIBIT 40 SEWAGE COLLECTION & TRANSPORT NETWORK DESIGN CRITERIA ....... ... .... ... ... .... ... 94
EXHIBIT 41 RAW EFFLUENT CHARA CTE RI ST IC S ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... .. 94
EXHIBIT 42 TREATED EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS ...... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ........................... 95
EXHIBIT 43 RAW EFFLUENT CHARA CTE RI ST IC S ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... 96
EXHIBIT 44 TREATED EFFLUENT CHARACTERISTICS ...... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ..96
EXHIBIT 45 EFFLUENT COLLECTION & TRANSPORT NETWORK DESIGN ITERIA. .... ... .... ... ... ....................96
EXHIBIT 46 INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT METHODOL.. ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .. .. ... .... ... 97
EXHIBIT 47 EMP IMPLEMENTATION AND ORGANISATION STRU C TUR E ....... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... 104
EXHIBIT 48 MONITORING PROGRAM DURING PROJECT CYCLE ....... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... 110
EXHIBIT 49 REPORTING SYSTEM ...... .... ... ... ..... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... . 112
EXHIBIT 50 TYPICAL RECORD KEEPING REQUIR EMEN T S ..... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... ... 113
EXHIBIT 51 EMP BUDG E T .. ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ............. 114
EXHIBIT 52 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS/ISSUES OD SURROUNDINGS… . .... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... .... .... 116
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CHAPTER # 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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1.1 I N T RO D U CT I O N
The Bangladesh Economic Zones initiative is a part of the vision 2021/MDG. As part of the initiative, a ECONOMIC
ZONES ORDINANCE WAS FORMULATED IN 2007-08 which is approved by the Government in 2010. Further,
Support to Capacity Building of Bangladesh Economic Zones Project assigned a Social Specialist (Consultants)
– to carry out the Resettlement and EIA/SIA of five sites to be developed as Economic Zones. The Sirjganj
Economic Zone Project (SEZ) is one of the four sites selected for the study.
This report summarizes the environmental and social impacts associated with the Sirajganj EZ Project proposed to
be located at Rajapur Union of Belkuchi Upazila and Saidabad Union of Sirajganj Sadar Upazila of Sirajganj
district . The assessment of impacts has been based on the design of the project proposed. The EIA/SIA is done in
accordance with the environmental assessment requirements of the WB Safeguard Policies (OP 4.01, 4.12) and
the Environment Conservation Rules (ECR), 1997 under the Environment Conservation ACT, (ECA) 1995 and its
subsequent amendments, Government of Bangladesh. The Project is classified as “Category A” by the World
Bank.
The scope for the Environment and Social Impact Assessment is as follows:
 A general description of the proposed sub-project and existing physical, environmental, biological
and socio-economic conditions;
 Consultations with stakeholders involving affected people in identifying the
social/resettlement and environmental issues;
 Identification and assessment of the potential impacts associated with infrastructure development
and industrial units’ activities within the study area on the natural and human environment; and
 Identification of the means of mitigating negative impacts and development of an Environmental
Management Plan (EMP) including mitigation measures for negative impacts, measures for
pollution control and environmental monitoring.
For the EIA study, the following methodology is adopted:
Collection and review of documents relevant to Sirajganj Economic Zones reconnaissance, field visit to site
and neighborhood areas ;
 Continuous interaction with design consultants
 Stakeholder consultations
 FGDs
 Environmental data collection and analysis
 Detailed legislative review
 Identification, prediction and evaluation of significant/potential impacts
Formulation of Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan

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1.2 L E G I S L A T I V E CO N S I D E R A TIONS
The proposed project should comply with the relevant legislation and planning requirements of Bangladesh.
Furthermore, the safeguard policies of the World Bank/any development partner also need to be followed (As
required )
Key provisions of the same have been discussed in the report. Relevant Policies, Strategies and Plans (National
Environmental Policy 1992, NEMAP 1995, NCS 1992) of the Government have been discussed to make the
intervention in line with the Government Policies and Guidelines (DoE, EIA Guidelines for Industries). The National
Environmental Quality Standards and International Standards have been assessed to make sure that the project
interventions are consistent with those standards.
As per WB environmental categorization, the OP 4.01 (Environmental Assessment) is triggered by the project and
therefore requires detailed EIA including specific EMP.
1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Considering the growing demand of foreign investors for industrial plots and experience from successful
implementation of Dhaka, Chittagong, Comilla, Adamjee, Mongla and other Export Processing Zo nes (EPZs),
Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) plans to develop an EZ at Sirajganj Several sites were identified
initially as potential EZ for the project. After a site visit on May 2011 by BEZA, a site having an area of approx.
1035. 94 acres at western site of Bangabandhu Bridge was finalized.
Based on the market study and assumptions related to the commercial positioning of the zone, the land use pattern
in terms of industry mix was proposed by the consultants. The land use pattern is summarized in the following
figure :
A. Industries %
Knitting 500.00 44.02
Spinning 300.00 26.41
RMG 97.94 8.62
B. Utilities %
Customs, Security, Admin, entrance plaza & Social
25.00
infrastructure
2.20
Essential staff quarters 15.00 1.32
Road 70.00 6.16
Greenery 103.00 9.07
Warehouse 10.00 0.88
Gas Power Plant 15.00 1.32
Total 1,135.94 100.00
Figure 1 : Land Use Distribution at the Site
The general internal infrastructure and utilities envisaged for the Sirajganj EZ are:
 Site grading, boundary wall
 Road
 Storm drainage
 Power supply
 Street lighting
 Bridge
The environment-related infrastructure designed includes:
 Water supply & treatment system
 Sewage collection, treatment and recycle

 Effluent Collection and Treatment System
 Solid waste management system
The onsite infrastructure was designed based on the fact that the EZ would be developed in phases, for optimum
project implementation & financial returns. Normative estimation of the demand for utilities etc. yielded estimates as
summarized in the following figure :
Utility Aspect Projection ( Ultimate )
Power Demand 60 MVA
Water Demand 12.84 MLD
Traffic Volume 12300 PCU/day
Effluent Generation 3 MLD
Sewage Generation 4 MLD
Solid Waste Waste Generation 80.5 TPD
Figure 2 : Utility Demand Estimation
The design of onsite project infrastructure components and also the project cost estimation was carried out based on
the aforementioned utility demand estimation projections. Also, the development of the overall EZ is likely to
happen over two phases.
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1.4 D E S CR I P T I O N O F T HE E N V I RO N MENT
The baseline data has been compiled for: Land Environment; Water Environment; Air Environment; Noise
Environment; Ecological Environment and Socio-economic Environment. Primary data related to environmental
attributes like air, noise level and water quality was collected through field studies. Information on other aspects
was obtained from field observation as well as secondary sources.
Land Environment
Parameters involved in land environment are land use/land cover pattern, physiography, geology and
minerals, soils, and seismicity.
The existing land use of the proposed Sirajganj EZ site is mostly dominated by low lying agricultural lands followed
by surface water body of canals and Jomuna river channels. Most of the land is single crop agricultural land and
rest is double cropped. The proposed site is located on the flood plain of Jamuna. Proposed site is located
between western site of Bangobondu Multipurpose Bridge. Sirajganj Town is located North- west of the proposed
project site The topography of the land varies from -2.363 to +5.765 m with respect to the Mean Sea Level (MSL)
with moderate slope. The site is situated near the Jomuna Flood Plain. The dominant soil texture is sandy loam.
The soil of the area is grey loam on the ridges and grey to dark grey clays in the basins. The dominant general soil
type is non-calcareous grey flood plain soil. The area falls under Earthquake Zone II as per the NBC (National
Building Code) of Bangladesh
Water Environment
The water bodies within the site are used for irrigation and drinking water supply as well as for inland river
transport. The pollution level of water in the river is low as ascertained from the water sample analysis results.
Therefore, although development of the EZ might lead to increase in the pollution levels, they are expected to be
within the prescribed limits.
However, contamination of ground water may be a significant problem. Development of industries in the region
might lead to contamination of ground water which would disturb the drinking water supply to the nearby
population. Rain water harvesting and ground water recharge structures have been proposed to ensure that
the quality of ground water is maintained.

Air Environment
The climate of the study area is humid and tropical. A hot and humid pre-monsoon from March to mid-May, a
prolonged southwest monsoon or rainy season from mid-May to September, a pleasant post-monsoon or retreating
monsoon from October to November and a cold pleasant winter from December to February are the characteristics
of the climate. Summer runs concurrently with the later part of the pre-monsoon season and continues
throughout the monsoon season.
Air quality standards in the region are found to be within the prescribed limit. However, with several manufacturing
industries being planned in the zone, emissions from the industries may lead to pollution of the ambient air quality.
Noise Environment
Existing sound levels were found to be exceeding the normal limits. The reason for that is the existence of the
industries as well as other commercial activities in the nearby region. Therefore, it is envisaged that mitigation
measures for preventing noise pollution would be required for the region
Ecological Environment
The ecosystem that evolved on the Jamuna floodplain and the Jamuna River is very important from biodiversity and
economic point of view. This ecosystem supplies huge amounts of freshwater fish products
Rajapur and Saidabad Union constitute a part of the Jamuna floodplain ecosystem and are inhabited by many
important freshwater plants and fauna species. The channels of the Jamuna River and associated Jamuna Flood
Plain are the habitat of many species of commercial freshwater fishes, native waterfowl and migratory birds.
The proposed project site does not fall under the jurisdiction of any of the protected or sensitive areas in
Bangladesh.
1.5 I D E N T I F I CA T I O N A N D E V A L U A T I O N O F P O T E N T I A L I M P A CT S
The primary function of an environmental impact assessment study is to predict and quantify the magnitude of
impacts, evaluate and assess the importance of the identified changes and formulate plans to monitor and mitigate
the actual changes. Environmental impacts could be positive or negative, direct or indirect, local, regional or global,
reversible or irreversible.
Impacts Identification: The potential impacts of the project on the environment can be in different phases
of the project cycle viz. location, construction and operation. The type and magnitude of the impacts, however
depends on the specific attributes of the given environment.
OUT OF THE TOTAL LAND, APPROXIMATELY 10% (103.59 ACRE) IS IN THE FORM OF OPEN WATER BODIES
(RIVER/CANAL). Out of the remaining (932.35 acre) lands, 30 acres is homestead, 2.00 acres is common property
and 900.35 acre is agricultural land. A total of 815 households, One Government Primary School, Two mosque,
Two Madrasa, 02 non- government primary school will be affected by the project. There is 10 commercial and
business enterprise within the proposed project area.
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1.5.1 CO N S T RU CT I O N S T A G E IMPACTS
During the construction phase, IMPACT ON FAUNA IS EXPECTED TO BE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
WHICH COULD BE IRREVERSIBLE. Other major impacts during construction would be noise, air and water
pollution. These will need to be mitigated properly through good construction practices that are compliant with
international standards.
1.5.2 O P E RA T I O N S T A G E IMPACTS
Only yarn and fabrics are expected to be the water-polluting units. Other industries are assumed to be only
formulation (pharmaceuticals), apparel making (leather and jute) etc. and they do not produce any effluents. The
major environmental components that are expected to be adversely affected by the activities of the project are water
quality and ambient noise conditions. The EZ has been planned in such a way as to consider these impacts and

reduce them to a minimum. For waste disposal, a separate area has been identified where a CETP has been
proposed to treat the untreated effluent to meet ‘zero discharge’ standards i.e. no treated/ non- treated water and
solid waste generated from the CETP will be let out to areas surrounding the EZ. As per the impact matrix, three
parameters (surface water, noise, and odour) reach scores in the range of 72 to -96 which indicate major and
irreversible impact, if not properly mitigated. It should be noted that parameters in the impact matrix relate to the
impacts, assuming no mitigation
Also, NO CUMULATIVE IMPACT IS EXPECTED TO BE CREATED, although there are few industrial settlements in
the nearby region.
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1.5.3 A L T E RN A T I V E ANALYSIS
Due to land scarcity in the country, seeking an alternative site for establishing an industrial zone is quite difficult.
Also, land acquisition is a lengthy and complex procedure under the existing land acquisition law. Further, the
project conceptual development over alternative sites is quite difficult because delay in overall land acquisition
process might create social conflicts and risks for the project.
This site has been selected by BEZA and some initial planning for land acquisition is in process. Part of this
land is Government ‘khas’ land and the remaining needs to be taken from public. As per plot schedule provided by
BEZA, the total amount of land to be acquired for the project is 1035.94 acres
To minimize displacement and other adverse impacts on the settlements and privately owned land, the project is
planned to be implemented mostly in paddy land. A total of 815 households, One Government Primary School,
Two mosque, Two Madrasa , 02 non- government primary school will be affected by the project. About 10% (103.59
ACRE of the total land is open water bodies belonging to GoB.
1.7 M I T I G A T I O N M E A S U R E S
To avoid and minimize the impacts resulting from the activities of the project, measures and management
plans, which are essential to mitigate the impacts discussed above, have been proposed. These are based
upon appropriate technological design, improvements or adjustments, and policy including good site
operational practices etc. The overall strategy has the following sequence:
 Impact avoidance: Changing project location, design and construction methods to avoid impacts.
 Impact minimization: Where impacts cannot be avoided, implementing mitigation measures to
reduce the impact to acceptable levels.
 Compensation: Arranging compensation where impacts cannot be avoided or sufficiently
mitigated.
 Enhancement: Measures, which, at insignificant cost to the project, give appreciable developmental
benefits.
The mitigation plan has been recommended to highlight the procedures to avoid/minimize / control the impacts
arising out of different project phases i.e. pre-construction, construction and operation, the plan is elaborately
described as matrix format in the report.
1.8 E N V I RO N M E N T A L M A N A G E M E N T P L A N (EMP)
The EMP is based on five major principles:
 The POLLUTER PAYS for pollution and prevention of pollution
 The DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT (DOE) IS TO PLAY A CENTRAL ROLE in the
environmental safeguarding of the project - regulation, supervision and enforcement.
 Environmental SAFEGUARDS TO BE INCORPORATED FROM THE INCEPTION of all
activities.
 PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT FOR EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION of
environmental safeguard related activities.

 All activities undertaken within the framework of the PSDSP or subsequent
developments are to be reviewed for their environmental impacts, and, when required, they need to
be included in relevant EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS aimed at off-setting,
preventing, or mitigating any such negative impacts.
Certain important and specific management plans with their respective action procedures for carrying out the
overall EMP effectively are enumerated separately in the report.
1.9 E N V I RO N M E N T A L M O N I T O R I N G A N D I N S T I T U T I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T
1.9.1 P RE - CO N S T RU CT I O N S T A G E M O N I T O RI N G
Compliance monitoring during the pre-construction stage from the environmental perspective would
consist of the following components:
 Checking that the project’s design incorporates appropriate measures to avoid or minimize
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negative impacts
 Incorporation of appropriate protective clauses in the contract documents that are to be followed by
the developer(s
1.9.2 CO N S T RU CT I O N S T A G E M O N I T O R ING
Compliance monitoring during the construction stage comprises:
 Developer’s compliance with environmental clauses in their day-to-day activities
 Implementation of site clearance activities after completion of work
1.9.3 O P E RA T I O N S T A G E M O N I T O RI NG
Operations stage monitoring would involve the following:
 Periodic monitoring and checking of environmental parameters within the EPZ Inspection of
individual units to check whether the units follow the prescribed environmental and
social norms or not
The rationale for the reporting system is based on accountability to ensure that the measures proposed as part of
the Environmental Management Plan get implemented in the project.
1.9.4 I N S T I T U T I O N A L A RR A N G E M E N T
The implementation of the EMP will be done by the project developer in case of the project being developed
by a SPV and supervised by an Environment and Social Cell. Otherwise, the present BEZA structure with an
additional Environmental and Social Cell has been recommended. The following key entities will be involved in the
EMP implementation:
o Project Director/GM
o Environmental and Social Cell (ESC) Supervision Consultant
o Supervision Consultant
o Developer
1.10 P U BL I C CO N S U L T A T I O NS
As per the requirements of World Bank guidelines, public consultations were undertaken to seek opinion and
suggestions from various stakeholders that will provide inputs required for designing, construction and other
implementation related issues of Sirajganj EZ Project.
The consultation program has three components as under:
 Identification of key stakeholders
 Consultation with all key stakeholders
 Public access to the outcome of the EIA Process and further information about the
project

1.11 S U M M A RY
On critical review of the potential environmental impacts, the specific mitigation and monitoring measures proposed
and the benefits described, it was found that the project is not expected to lead to any long term irreversible
adverse impacts on the environmental quality and resources. The findings further suggest that major environmental
components adversely affected during implementation of proposed EZ would be: loss of water bodies, trees, socio-economic
environment, hydrology/drainage, back water effect, erosion, industrial effluent, and pollutant emissions
to air, noise / vibration, accidental risk, occupational health and safety. The potential negative and long term
problem could arise if the new bridge is incorrectly sized, leading to flooding and erosion. This could be avoided by
USING A HYDRAULIC MODEL during the design process.
INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL PROCESSING UNITS COULD BE A MAJOR SOURCE OF
ADVERSE IMPACT during operational phase of the proposed project. This might create long term and irreversible
effect to a certain degree on the receiving environment, if no mitigation measures are adopted. It is
recommended that all industrial effluents be collected and conveyed through closed pipes to the CETP which will
ensure zero discharge treated effluent by way of recycling.
Having reviewed all the potential environmental impacts and following the recommended mitigation measures as
per this EIA, the proposed Sirajganj EZ Project is expected to proceed without having any unacceptable
environmental impacts.
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2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 BACKGROUND
Economic Zones (EZs) have been set up in the country to promote exports and these have been relatively
successful especially in sectors such as textiles. This is largely attributable to availability of serviced land,
infrastructure and logistics. In addition, there is also an authority controlling the sector – the Bangladesh Economic
Zones Authority (BEZA).
However, the overall impact of EZs has been limited. The spillover effects into the local economy are also felt
to be limited. Further, the EZs have been developed solely by the public sector, whose resource limitations constrain
further growth.
To overcome some of the shortcomings of the EZ sector, a new Economic Zones regime was contemplated by
the Government. These would actively encourage private participation, cater to both exporters as well as the
domestic market and have world class standards of infrastructure, environmental and social compliance.
Towards this end, an Economic Zone ordinance was finalized and passed by the interim administration. The
ordinance of BEZA already approved by the Government in 2010. The PSDSP program is one of the key
initiatives designed to further the objective of EZ development.
Further, Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority appoint a Project Director for Support to Capacity Building of
Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority. Project also appointed a Social Specialist – to carry out the Social and
Environmental activities. The Sirajganj EZ is one of the 5 sites selected for the study, the details of the four sites is
as follows:
Location Area (Acre ) Proposed
Industries /
Companies
Mirshorai,Chittagong 6615 .12 Multiproduct
Anwara, Chittagong 611.47 Shipbuilding
Sherpur, Moulovibazar 352.89 Multiproduct
Mongla, Bagerhat 203 Multiproduct
Sirajganj 1041.43 Multiproduct
Figure 3 : Proposed Zones identified by BEZA
This EIA/SIA will examine the aspects of the project activities, which are likely to interact with and affect the
surrounding environment and the community. The EIA and SIA report provides an Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) and Social Screening issues along with specific mitigation measures with a view to reduce and/or control the
level of adverse impacts upon the environment as well as to enhance measures for positive impacts resulting from
the proposed project activities.
2.2 S CO P E OF T HE S T U D Y
The scope of the report covers the environmental legislative, regulatory & policy guidelines and considerations
relating to the implementation of the proposed EZ including the following:
 Describe the proposed project and associated works together with the requirements for carrying out
proposed development;
 Identify and describe the elements of the environment likely to be affected by the proposed
developments;
 Establish the baseline environmental and social scenario of the project area
 Identify and quantify pollution sources and determine the significance of impacts on sensitive
receptors;
 Identify, predict and evaluate environmental and social impacts expected during the
construction and operation phases of the project;
 Assess the opinion of the public/stakeholders observed in the consultation in identifying the
environmental issues;

 Develop mitigation measures so as to minimize pollution, environmental disturbance and
nuisance during construction and operation of the development;
 Design and specify the monitoring requirements necessary to ensure the implementation and the
effectiveness of the mitigation measures suggested; and
 Work out the cost of environmental mitigation and monitoring requirements
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2.3 M E T HO D O L O G Y A D O P T E D
The methodology used for this study is based on the procedures described in EIA guidelines for industries
published by DoE of the GoB as well as the guidelines embodied in World Bank’s safeguard policies.
The main objectives of EIA are to :
 Identify the project or activity and the environment in which it will be implemented i.e. describe
proposed new activities;
 Predict the impacts of each activity on the different components of the environment i.e. relate the
activities to planning regulations;
 Evaluate the significance of predicted impacts and develop alternatives i.e. analyse primary and
secondary environmental impacts: These are physical, ecological , social as listed in the ‘Impact
Matrix’ for environment;
 Formulate the basis for Environmental management plan together with monitoring program and
controlling mechanism to protect local environment i.e. EIA methodology enables a participatory
planning activity between industrial enterprise, government and community.
 Communicate these impacts to decision–makers and affected communities and generate
courses of action to reduce the impacts;
The overall activities of the EIA study include the following:
 Kick-Off meeting with BEZA Officials: The study started with a kick- off meeting between the EIA/SIA
Consultants and BEZA Officials in order to obtain project background, present status, sources of secondary
data/reports, guidance, etc. and to finalize the work plan.
 Collection and review of documents: Project Proposal of ‘Northern Economic Zone which is conducted by
Industrial Development Company Ltd.. Several other documents were reviewed. The details are provided in the
references
 Site reconnaissance, field visit to site and neighborhood areas: The EIA team undertook reconnaissance and
field visits to the study area of Sirajganj EZ area to observe the site- specific environmental concerns and to
get perception within the vicinity of the area. During site visits the team addressed the following issues:
o Hydrological features of the area;
o Land use and settlement pattern;
o Aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna;
o Endemic, rare and threatened species;
o Presence of sensitive features, reserve forest, wildlife sanctuary, religious
o structures etc. within and along the proposed EPZ area;
o Public utilities/facilities;
o Baseline Conditions
o Effluent discharge route
 Stakeholder Consultations: EIA Consultants held consultations with:
Board of Investment
Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority
Department of Environment
Local administrative representatives
Local leaders, educated/business group etc
Project Affected Persons

Environmental Data Collection and Analysis: Samples of water, air quality and noise level were collected
from pre-determined sampling stations with subsequent analyses of various environmental quality
parameters for baseline data generation.
Detailed Legislative Review: The applicable guidelines of GoB/World Bank were reviewed. This review
addressed social and environmental policies and requirements at following levels:
o National Legislation
o World Bank Safeguards Policy and guidelines relevant to the study
Deskwork for identification, prediction and evaluation of significant/potential impacts was carried out
with the collected information and data through usages of ‘Impact Matrix’. Thereafter, possible mitigation
measures to reduce/control negative impacts and enhancing measures for positive impacts have been
identified.
Formulation of Environmental Management Plan for implementation of the proposed
Sirajganj EZ.
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CHAPTER # 2
REPORT LAYOUT
Chapter 2 of the report is an Introduction. It gives an overview of the objective, and scope of study and
Methodology. The legal/ policy frameworks along with environmental standards are summarized in Chapter 3. In
Chapter 4, a concise documentation is given on the proposed project activities and facilities including project
features. Chapter 5 summarizes the environmental baseline data on physical, ecological and socioeconomic
parameters. Chapter 6 highlights anticipated potential positive and adverse environmental impacts of the project.
Environmental impacts due to the proposed park activities have also been quantified in this Chapter. Analysis
of alternatives to the project has been presented in Chapter 7. An environmental strategy to offset/mitigate the
probable adverse impacts has been outlined in Chapter 8. Chapter 9 provides recommendation for environmental
management plan aimed at minimizing the negative environmental impacts of the project. Environmental monitoring
requirements for effective implementation of mitigating measures during development as well as operation of the
project have been delineated along with requisite institutional arrangements for their implementation in Chapter 10.
Chapter 11 summarizes the consultation with interested parties and the general public and Chapter 11 Socio
economic condition of project area.
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CHAPTER # 3
THE LEGAL/ POLICY FRAMEWORKS ALONG WITH ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
3. A P P LI C A B LE E N V I RO N ME N T A L RE G ULA T O R Y F RA M E W O RK
The Government has developed a policy framework that incorporates environmental considerations
into all economic development planning. The key policy documents are listed below:
o National Environmental Policy, 1992
o National Environmental Management Action Plan (NEMAP), 1995
o National Conservation Strategy, 1992
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3.1 N A T I O N A L E N V I RO N M E N T A L P O L I CY , 1 9 9 2
The Bangladesh National Environmental Policy sets out the basic framework for environmental action together
with a set of broad sectoral action guidelines. Key elements of the policy are:
o Maintenance of the ecological balance and overall progress and development of the country
through protection and improvement of the environment;
o Protection of the country’s assets, properties and resources against natural disasters;
Identification and regulation of all types of activities which pollute and degrade the
environment;
o Identification and regulation of all types of activities which pollute and degrade the environment;
o Ensuring sustainable utilization of all natural resources;
o Promoting active association with all environment related international initiatives.
The environmental policy requires the following specific actions with respect to the ‘Industrial’
sector:
o To phase in corrective measures in polluting industries;
o To conduct Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAs) for all new public and private industrial
developments;
o To ban, or find environmentally sound alternatives for, the production of goods that cause
environmental pollution; and
o To minimize waste and ensure sustainable use of resources by industry.
Under the National Environmental Policy, Department of Environment is directed to review and
approve all environmental impact assessments.
3.2 N A T I O N A L E N V I RO N M E N T A L M A N A G E M E N T A CT I O N P L A N , 1 9 9 5
The National Environmental Management Action plan (NEMAP) is a wide ranging and multi- faceted
plan, which builds on and extends the statements set out in the National Environmental Policy. NEMAP
was developed to address issues and management requirements and set out the framework within
which the recommendations of the National conservation strategy are to be implemented.
NEMAP has the following broad objectives:
 Identification of key environmental issues affecting the country;
 Identification of actions necessary to halt or reduce the rate of environmental degradation;
 Improvement of the natural environment; Conservation of habitats and bio-diversity;
 Promotion of sustainable development; and Improvement of the quality of life of the people.

3.3 N A T I O N A L C O N S E RV A T I O N S T RA T E G Y , 1 9 9 2
The National conservation strategy provides recommendations for sustainable development in the industrial
sector as follows:
 All industries shall be subject to EIA and adoption of pollution prevention/control
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technologies shall be enforced;
 Hazardous or toxic materials/wastes shall not be imported as raw materials for industry;
 Import of appropriate and environmentally sound technology shall be ensured; and
 Dependence on imported technology and machinery should gradually be reduced in favor of
sustainable local skills and resources.

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3.4 RELEVENT NATIONAL L E G I S L A T I O N
The following exhibit presents an outline of the National legal instruments that will have relevance to the proposed EPZ project with respect to the
environment considerations.
Act/Rule/Law/Ordinance Responsible Agency-
Ministry/Authority
Key Features-Potential Applicability project/Time W h e ther Triggered for the Frame
for Clearance and Responsibility
The Environment
Conservation Act, 1995 and
subsequent amendments in
2000 and 2002
Department of
Environment
Ministry of Environment and
Forest
Declaration of Ecologically Critical Areas; Obtaining
Environmental Clearance Certificate
Regulation with respect to vehicles emitting smoke
harmful for the environment
Regulation of development activities from
environmental perspective;
Promulgation of standards for quality of air, water, noise, and
soils for different areas and for different purposes;
Promulgation of acceptable limits for discharging and emitting
waste;
Formulation of environmental guidelines relating to control
and mitigation of environmental pollution, conservation and
improvement of environment
Yes/2 Months/BEZA
Environment Conservation
Rules, 1997 and subsequent
amendments in 2002 and
2003
Department of
Environment
Forest
Declaration of ecologically critical Area; Requirement
of Environmental Clearance
Certificate for various categories of projects;
Requirement for IEE/EIA according to the
appropriate category of the project;
Renewal of the environmental clearance certificate
within 30 days after the expiry;

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Ministry/Authority
Provision of standards for quality of air, water & sound and
acceptable limits for emission/discharges from vehicles and
other sources
Environment Court Act, 2000
and subsequent amendments
in 2002
Judiciary
Ministry of Environment
& Forest
GOB has given highest priority to environment
pollution and passed ‘Environment Court Act 2000 for
completing environment related legal preceding effectively
No
The Vehicle Act, 1927
The Motor Vehicles
Ordinance, 1983
The Bengal Motor Vehicle
Rules, 1940
Bangladesh Road Transport
Authority (BRTA
Exhaust emission; Vehicular air and noise; Road safety;
Licensing
Yes/Regulatory only
The Brick Burning
(Control) Act, 1989
The Brick Burning
(Control) Amendment Act,
1992
Ministry of Environment
& Forest
Requires a license from the MoEF; Restricts brick burning
with fuel wood
Control of brick burning
Yes/Regulatory only
The Removal of Wrecks and
Obstructions in inland
Navigable Water Ways
Rules
1973
Bangladesh Water
Transport Authority
Removal of wrecks and obstructions in inland
Navigable Waterways
No
Water Supply and Sanitation
Act, 1996
Ministry of Local
Government, Rural
Development and
Cooperatives
Management and Control of waste supply and sanitation in
urban areas.
Yes/Regulatory only

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Ministry/Authority
The Forest Act, 1927 and
1982 and 1989
Forest
Reserve Forests; Protected Forests; Village
Forests
No
The Private Forests Ordinance
Act, 1959
Regional Forest Officer Forest
Department
Conservation of private forests and for the afforestation on
wastelands
No
Bangladesh Wild Life
(Preservation) Act, 1974
Forest
Bangladesh Wild Life
Advisory Board
Preservation of Wildlife
Sanctuaries, parks,
No reserves
No
The Protection and
Conservation of Fish Act
1950 subsequent
amendments in
1982
Ministry of Fishery Protection and Conservation of fishes in Government owned
water bodies
No
Natural Water Bodies
Protection Act 2000
Rajdhani Unnayan
Kartipakkha/Town Development
Authority/Municipalities
According to this Act, the character of water bodies i.e. rivers,
canals, tanks, or floodplains identified as water bodies in the
master plans or in the master plans formulated under the laws
establishing municipalities in division and district towns shall
not be changed without approval of the concerned ministry.
Yes/Regulatory only
The Embankment and
Drainage Act 1952
Ministry of Water Resources
and FCD
An Act to consolidate the laws relating to embankment and
drainage and to make better provision for the construction,
maintenance, management, removal and control of
embankments and water courses for the better drainage of
lands and for their protection from floods, erosion and other
damage by water
Yes/Regulatory only
Antiquities Act 1968 Cultural M i n i s tr y of Affairs This legislation governs

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Ministry/Authority
preservation of the
No national cultural heritage,
protects and controls ancient
monuments, regulates antiquities
as well as the maintenance,
conservation and restoration of
protected sites and monuments
controls planning, exploration and
excavation of archaeological sites
The Building Construction
Act
1952 (with amendments)
Ministry of Works An Act to provide for the prevention of haphazard
construction of building and excavation of tanks which are
likely to interfere with the planning of certain areas in
Bangladesh
Yes/Regulatory
only
The Land Acquisition Act,
1894 and The Acquisition
and Requisition of Immovable
Property Ordinance 1982 and
1994, 1995 and 2004
Revenue Department Current GoB Act & guidelines, relating to acquisition of land Yes/8-12
months*/BEPZA
Depending on quantity of land to be
acquired
The Factories Act, 1965
Bangladesh Labour Law,
2006
Ministry of Labour This Act pertains to the occupational rights and safety of
factory workers and the provision of a comfortable work
environment and reasonable working conditions.
Yes/Regulatory
only
Figure 4 : Overview of National Legal Instruments

3.5 E CO L O G I CA L L Y S E N S I T I V E/ P RO T E CT E D A RE A S N E A R T HE P R O J E CT RE G I O N
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3.5.1 E CO L O G I CA L L Y S E N S I T I V E AREAS
Ecologically sensitive areas as defined by the World Bank (OP 4.04) are areas that may contain unique features,
maintain key natural processes, support endangered, endemic or threatened plants or animals and their habitats, or
provide breeding areas for wildlife. Some ecologically sensitive areas are natural, while others may have been
significantly altered by certain human activities.
Criteria given by the World Bank for Ecologically sensitive areas, and the corresponding areas in Bangladesh, are listed
in the exhibit below under categories A-E. Areas that are socio-culturally sensitive are listed under categories F and G.
The Environment Conservation Act, 1995 and the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997, also refer to Environmentally
Sensitive Areas (called Ecologically Critical Areas in the legislation). According to this legislation, environmental
protection is deemed particularly relevant in Ecologically Critical Areas, which are defined by the Government as areas
where degradation of the environment has reached or threatens to reach a ‘critical’ state. Specifically, under the
Environment Conservation Act and Rules, the Government will take into special consideration areas such as
human settlements, ancient monuments, archeological sites, forest sanctuaries, national parks, game reserves, wildlife
habitats, wetlands, mangroves, forested areas, biodiversity areas, and other similar areas. Environmentally sensitive
areas, category-wise in the country, are presented in exhibit below:
Category Environmental Sensitive
Areas
Location in Bangladesh
A Areas that provide protection to
steep slope Protected Areas, especially
in watershed areas, against erosion
Forests on steep watersheds generally these areas
occur in the Chittagong Hill Tracts
B Areas that regulate and purify
water flow
Wetlands - 10 More-or-less permanent wetlands
such as rivers, beels, haors, baors, dhours and
djheels, containing water at the peak of the dry
season; & wetlands included in the Directory of
Asian Wetlands
C Areas that provide conditions
essential for the perpetuation of
species of medicinal and genetic
conservation value
Mainly Forest Reserves (especially the Sunderbans)
and important wetlands (listed in Directory of Asian
Wetlands) but also unusual habitats such as St
Martin's Island (coral reef)
D Sites that maintain conditions vital for
the perpetuation of species that
enhance attractiveness of the
landscape or the viability of protected
areas
Mainly Forest Reserves (especially the Sunderbans)
and important wetlands (listed in Directory of Asian
Wetlands) but also unusual habitats such as St
Martin's Island (coral reef)
E Sites that provide critical habitat that
threatened species use for breeding,
feeding or staging
Freshwater and coastal wetlands, sites recorded in the
Directory of Asian Wetlands
F Areas of cultural or historical
significance
Graveyards, tombs, forts, mosques, temples, churches
etc
G Areas that are densely populated and
are important for human habitation
All Urban centers
Figure 5 : Environmentally sensitive areas

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3.5.2 PROTECTED AREAS
Protected Areas’ in Bangladesh cover an area of 2,43,435 hectare which accounts for 16% of the total area managed by the
forest department and almost 2% of total area of Bangladesh. It includes 8 national parks, 7 wildlife sanctuaries, 1 game
reserve and 5 other conservation sites.
Protected Areas include Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park and Game Reserve. Their definitions in the Bangladesh Wildlife
(Preservation) Order, 1973 (henceforth Wildlife Order) is as follows:
Wildlife Sanctuary means an area closed to hunting, shooting or trapping of wild animals and declared as such under Article
23 by the government as undisturbed breeding ground primarily for the protection of wildlife inclusi ve of all natural resources
such as vegetation soil and water (paragraph) (p) of Article 2).
National Park means comparatively large areas of outstanding scenic and natural beauty with the primary object of protection
and preservation of scenery, flora and fauna in the natural state to which access for public recreation and education and
research may be allowed (paragraph) (p) of Article 2).
Game Reserve means an area declared by the government as such for the protection of wildlife and increase in the
population of important species wherein capturing of wild animals shall be unlawful (paragraph) (c) of Article 2) •.
Article 23 of the Wildlife Order has provisions for declaration of Protected Areas and also has regulations prohibiting activities
in the Protected Areas.
Sl. No. National Parks Location Area (ha.) Established
1 Bhawal National Park Gazipur 5022 11/5/1982
2 Madhupur National Park Tangail/ Mymensingh 8436 24-2-1982
3 Ramsagar National Park Dinajpur 27.75 30-4-2001
4 Himchari National Park Cox's Bazar 1729 15-2-1980
5 Lawachara National Park Moulavibazar 1250 7/7/1996
6 Kaptai National Park Chittagong Hill Tracts 5464 9/9/1999
7 Nijhum Dweep National Park Noakhali 16352.23 8/4/2001
8 Medhakachhapia National Park Cox's Bazar 395.92 8/8/2008
9 Satchari National Park Habigonj 242.91 15-10-2005
10 Khadimnagar National Park Sylhet 678.8 13-04-2006
11 Baroiyadhala National Park Chittagong 2933.61 6/4/2010
12 Kuakata National Park Patuakhali 1613 24-10-2010
13 Nababgonj National Park Dinajpur 517.61 24-10-2010
14 Singra National Park Dinajpur 305.69 24-10-2010
15 Kadigarh National Park Mymensingh 344.13 24-10-2010
16 Altadighi National Park Naogaon 264.12 24-12-2011
17 Birgonj National Park Dinajpur 168.56 24-12-2011

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B) Wildlife Sanctuaries :
Sl. No. Wildlife Sanctuaries Location Area (ha.) Established
18 Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary Hobigonj 1795.54 7/7/1996
19 Char Kukri-Mukri Wildlife Sanctuary Bhola 40 19-12-1981
20 Sundarban (East) Wildlife Sanctuary Bagerhat 31226.94 6/4/1996
21 Sundarban (West) Wildlife Sanctuary Satkhira 71502.1 6/4/1996
22 Sundarban (South) Wildlife Sanctuary Khulna 36970.45 6/4/1996
23 Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary Chittagong Hill Tracts 42087 20-9-1983
24 Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary Chittagong 7763.97 18-3-1986
25 Fashiakhali Wildlife Sanctuary Cox's Bazar 1302.43 11/4/2007
26 Dudpukuria-Dhopachari Wildlife Sanctuary Chittagong 4716.57 6/4/2010
27 Hajarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary Chittagong 1177.53 6/4/2010
28 Sangu Wildlife Sanctuary Bandarban 2331.98 6/4/2010
29 Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary Cox's Bazar 11615 24-03-2010
30 Tengragiri Wildlife Sanctuary Barguna 4048.58 24-10-2010
31 Dudhmukhi Wildlife Sanctuary Bagerhat 170 29-01-2012
32 Chadpai Wildlife Sanctuary Bagerhat 560 29-01-2012
33 Dhangmari Wildlife Sanctuary Bagerhat 340 29-01-2012
34 Sonarchar Wildlife Sanctuary Patuakhali 2026.48 24-12-2011
35 Nazirganj Wildlife (Dolphin) Sanctuary Pabna 146 1/12/2013
36 Shilanda-Nagdemra Wildlife (Dolphin) Sanctuary Pabna 24.17 1/12/2013
37 Nagarbari-Mohanganj Dolphin Sanctuary Pabna 408.11 1/12/2013
Other Conservation Sites
C Name Location Area (ha.) Established
1 National Botanical Garden Dhaka 84.21 1961
2 Baldha Garden Dhaka 1.37 1909
3 Madhabkunda Eco-Park Moulavibazar 265.68 2001
4 Sitakunda Botanical Garden and Eco-park Chittagong 808 1998
5 Dulahazara Safari Parks Cox's Bazar 600 1999
6 Modhutila Eco-Park Sherpur 100 1999
7 Banshkhali Eco-Park Chittagong 1200 2003
8 Kuakata Eco-Park Patuakhali 5661 2005
9 Tilagar Eco-Park Sylhet 45.34 2006
10 Borshijora Eco-Park Moulavibazar 326.07 2006
Protected Area Covers 10.72% of Total Forest Area ,
Figure 6 : Notified & Protected Areas of Bangladesh

Figure 7: Protected areas of Bangladesh (Source: Department of Forest)
The proposed Sirajganj EZ site does not fall under the jurisdiction of any of the protected or sensitive areas.
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3.6 ST A T U T O RY E N V I R O N M E N T A L RE QU I R E M E N T S F O R T H E P RO J E C T
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3.6.1 G O B R E Q U I RE M E N TS
Bangladesh is a signatory to a number of International Treaties and Conventions, which require safe protection of the
environment from degradation and environmental concerns of global scale, protect workers against hazards arising from
occupational exposure to harmful substances and agents in the working environment. Section 12 of the Environment
Conservation Act (ECA) stipulates "No industrial unit or project shall be established or undertaken without obtaining
environmental clearance from The Director General of the Department of Environment (DG, DoE) in the manner prescribed by
the ECR 1997". The Department of Environment (DoE), which is a statutory body under the Environment Conservation Act, is
responsible for reviewing and evaluating the IEE and EIA of various types of development projects in Bangladesh.
Environmental Clearance: The Department of Environment (DOE), the technical arm of the Ministry of Environment
and Forest (MOEF) is the enforcement agency. Depending upon location, size and severity of pollution loads,
projects/activities have been classified in ECR,’97 into four categories: Green, Orange A, Orange B and Red
corresponding respectively, to nil, minor, medium and severe impacts on important environmental components (IECs).
Categorized industries are listed in Schedule 1 of ECR’ 1997. It is to be noted that the list of industries under Green,
Orange – A, Orange – B and Red categories is not updated since 1997.
Since the proposed EZ (as industrial estate) falls under red category (described under Item 39, Schedule -1, page 3121 of
ECR –97), IEE and EIA have to be conducted as mandatory requirement. As per the provisions of the ECR’ 97 (Section 7
and subsection 4 of SRO 197), the Director General of the Department of Environment can accord Environmental Clearance
for the project without site clearance. This section 7 and subsection 4 also provides provision for submitting EIA report
based on an approved TOR of comprehensive EIA as an alternative to IEE. Procedural steps to be followed for obtaining
Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) in connection with establishing industrial estate project (under Red Category)
from DOE is outlined in the Exhibit below. The snapshot of relevant DOE related form has been annexed to this report.
For Sirajganj EZ, Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) will be responsible for obtaining the ECC. Necessary actions
will include:
Liaison with DoE to confirm the submission requirements;
Preparation of all required documentation, including any approvals required from other agencies;
Submission of the application to DoE in a timely manner, such that no delay occurs to the award of contracts for
construction;
Attendance at meetings with the DoE;
Undertaking any further actions as required by DoE prior to issue of the ECC

RED CATEGORY PROJECT
Figure 8: Steps Followed for Environmental Clearance for Red Category Projects
Source: Guide to the Environmental Conservation Act 1995 and Rules 1997, Prepared by Bangladesh Centre for
Advanced Studies, 1999.
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Issuance of Site
Clearance , IEE,
NOCs and
Others
Supporting
Within 60
working Days
from date of
To prepare and submit the
application to the DG,
DOE, for the
exemption of the site
clearance procedure;
Within 15
working days
from date of
May start land and
infrastructural
development
Submission for
approval of the EIA
and ETP Des ign
Approval of EIA & ETP Design
within 60 days of Submission
Ins tallation of ETP / Implementation of
al l neces sary mi tigation measures
which i s ci ted in the EIA Report
Apply for ECC
Issuance of ECC within 30
days
Project Starts
Renew ECC every years 30 days before date
of expire

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3.6.2 WORLD BANK/DONOR REQUIREMENTS
Environmental Assessment is one of the safeguard policies of the World Bank. It is used in the World Bank funded projects
to examine the environmental risks and benefits associated with the Bank lending operations.
The Bank's environmental assessment procedures are described in Operational Policy (OP)/ Bank Procedure (BP) 4.01.
This policy is considered to be the umbrella policy for the Bank's "safeguard policies" which among others include: Natural
Habitats (OD 4.04); Pest Management (OP 4.09); International Waterways (OP 7.50); Indigenous People (OP 4.10); and
Involuntary Resettlement (OP 4.12). In the World Bank operations, the purpose of Environmental Assessment is to
improve decision-making and to ensure that project options under consideration are sound and sustainable.
According to WB criteria, a proposed project is classified as Category A if it is likely to have significant adverse
environmental impacts that are sensitive, diverse, or unprecedented. On the other hand a proposed project is classified as
Category B if it’s potential adverse environmental impacts on human populations or environmentally important areas —
including wetlands, forests, grasslands, and other natural habitats — are less adverse than those of Category A projects.
These impacts are site-specific; few, if any of them, are irreversible; and in most cases migratory measures can be designed
more readily than for Category A projects.
As per WB environmental categorization, the proposed Sirajganj EZ project triggers OP 4.01 (Environmental
Assessment) and requires detailed EA including specific EMP.
3 . 6 . 3 C O N C O RD A N CE A N A L Y S I S F O R P R O J E CT RE QU I RE M ENTs
3.6.3.1 EIA REQUIREMENTS
In order to ensure that the proposed project has addressed the requirements of the GOB and World Bank Group (WBG),
an analysis has been undertaken to examine the concordance of policies, procedural issues, and guidelines of the two:
Issue World Bank Guidelines Bangladesh Rules
Environmental Quality Standards
EHS
1
3
ECR
Project Description OP 4.01
EIAGFI
3
Physical Resources OP 4.01 EIAGFI
Ecological Resources OP 4.01 /OP 4.04 EIAGFI
Socio-Economic Development OP 4.01 EIAGFI
Quality of Life and Cultural Values OP 4.01 /OP 4.11 EIAGFI
Anticipated Environmental Impacts OP 4.01 EIAGFI
Mitigation OP 4.01 EIAGFI
Monitoring OP 4.01 EIAGFI
Compensation OP 4.01 Not specified
Disclosure OP 4.01 Not specified
Resettlement OP 4.12 EIAGFI
Site Selection OP 4.01 EIAGFI
Alternatives OP 4.01 EIAGFI
Cost Benefit Analysis Not specified EIAGFI
Figure 9: Concordance Analysis of EIA Requirements
3.6.3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL STANDAR DS AND GUIDELINES
All parameters of effluent, gaseous emission, noise, solid waste, hazardous waste, etc. shall be within the limits as
prescribed in the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997 and the World Bank guidelines/global best practices (annexed to the
report). The stringent of the two shall apply.

CHAPTER # 4
PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES
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4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
4.1 I N T RO D U CT I O N T O SIRAJGANJ EZ
Considering the growing demand of foreign investors for industrial plots and experience from successful
implementation of Dhaka, Chittagong, Comilla, Adamjee and other Export Processing Zones (EPZs), Bangladesh
Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) plans to develop an EZ at Sirajganj for creation of employment at Northern area of
Bangladesh .
nd
Several sites were identified initially as potential candidates for the project. After a joint site visit on 2
November
may 2011 by BEZA, a site having an area of approx 1035.94 acres at Sirajganj was finalized.
The identified site is adjacent to the Dhaka- Sirajganj highway, at the western end of the Bangobondu Multipurpose
Bridge. The site lies between Tangail and Sirajganj, with an approximate distance of 130 km from Dhaka. The location
of proposed site is shown in Figure below.
The layout of the site is planned keeping specific activity areas integrated with the ambient environment. The entire
built environment is planned to be developed in tune and harmony with nature. Layouts of industrial land parcels
are schematically planned so as to relate better with the existing and proposed landscape. The exhibit below shows
layout master plan of the proposed Sirajganj Economic Zone.

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Figure 10: Master Plan of Sirajganj EZ

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4.2 S I T E A N D S U R RO U N D I N G S
The existing land use of proposed site is mostly dominated by low lying agricultural lands followed by surface
water body of canals and Jamuna River channels A total of 815 households , One Government Primary School,
Two mosque, Two Madrasa , 02 non- government primary school will be affected by the project. The overall site is 8-
10 feet lower than the flood level and inundates for almost 5 months in a year.
A 40 feet wide National Highway (Dhaka-Siragjang highway) Northern side of project, Jamuna river passes by the
eastern boundary of the site.
Physiographically, the proposed site is located on the flood plain of the Jamuna. Sirajganj Sadar Upazila is located at
24.4583°N 89.7000°E, as is the site. On the eastern side is the Jamuna river and on the western side is Sirajganj-
Belkuch Highwa. Bangobondu Multpurpose Bridge located North-East site of proposed project area.
Figure11: Site Photographs

8.62
2.20
100.00
1.32 0.88 9.07 6.16 1.32
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4.3 L A N D U S E P L A N
Based on the market study of the target industries to be established at this zone, the industrial land use pattern was arrived
at. The industry mix thus obtained was further combined with the supporting infrastructure land utilization, to arrive at the
overall land use pattern. The following exhibit captures a snapshot of the land use pattern considered for the design
A. Industries %
Knitting 500.00 44.02
Spinning 300.00 26.41
RMG 97.94 8.62
B. Utilities %
Customs,Security, Admin, entrance plaza & Social
25.00
infrastructure
2.20
Essential staff quarters 15.00 1.32
Road 70.00 6.16
Greenery 103.00 9.07
WareHouse 10.00 0.88
Gas Power Plant 15.00 1.32
Total 1,135.94 100.00
Figure 12 : Land Use Distribution at the Site
44.02
26.41
Figure : 13 Industrial Land-use Mix
4.4 I N F RA S T RU CT U RE REQU I RE M E N T
Knitting
Spinning
RMG
Customs,Security, Admin,
entrance plaza & Social
infrastructure
Essential staff quarters
The infrastructure requirement for the proposed Sirajganj EZ has been broadly classified into the following two heads:
Basic Infrastructure: It includes construction material, site grading, boundary wall, roads, storm
drainage, power supply, street lighting, bridge etc.

Environmental Infrastructure: It comprises of water supply and treatment system, sewerage collection,
treatment and recycling, effluent collection and treatment system and solid waste management system
4.4.1 BA S I C I N F RA S T RU CT U RE RE QU I RE M ENT
In this section, we highlight the major basic infrastructure requirements for the Sirajganj EZ from the
environmental perspective.
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4.4.1.1 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
The major materials required for construction of the proposed project are steel, cement, bricks, metal, flooring
tiles/stones, wood, sanitary and hardware items, electrical fittings, water, etc. All the materials to be used in the
proposed project will be as per the national building code specifications.
4.4.1.2 SITE GRADING
It is recommended to carry out site grading works for the entire site area. The topography survey provides essential
inputs to this exercise. To maintain the existing water bodies as well as to ensure prevention of water logging/ inundation
at the site, filling of a part of the site area has been envisaged. The master plan drawing depicts the conserved water
body within the site.
It is recommended to have the finished ground level of the EZ above the maximum flood level at the site.
4.4.1.3 STORM WATER DRAINAGE
The area under study is proposed to be leveled by filling. It is planned to collect the storm water flow at low-lying areas
within the site. Roads and drains within the individual plots of the industrial zone are recommended to be provided by the
user industry.
The storm water is proposed to be discharged at strategic locations on the river nearby, considered in the design of the
storm drainage network. The proposed drainage system would be designed to cater to the surface runoff within the
project area by gravity flow. Drains are proposed to be provided on both sides of the roads on site.
Closed rectangular drains are adopted for the surface run off collection for the reasons of easy maintenance and land
optimization. The entire zone area is designed to be covered under this collection system. Drains are designed on both
sides of the road. Foot path is planned on top of the drain slab. RCC box culverts of suitable sizes are designed for road
crossings. Rainwater harvesting structures are envisaged along the drain.
4.4.1.4 BUFFER REQUIRMENTS
Buffer areas are areas between the roadside and the construction of the units in the plots. They consist of a green buffer
and a physical buffer. The green buffer is meant for tree planting / turf and small ancillary structures. Within the physical
buffer, driveways, car / lorry parks, and other ancillary structures can be developed. The buffer requirements vary
depending on the width of the road along which the buffer is designed. The exhibit below captures a snapshot of the
buffer requirements designed for the Sirajganj EZ
Road Width (m) Green Buffer (m) Physical Buffer (m) Total Buffer (m)
30 6 6 12
24 4 4 8
22 4 4 8
18 4 4 8
15 2 2 4
Figure: 14 Road Buffer Requirements

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4.4 . 2 E N V I RO N M E N T A L I N F RA S T R U CT U RE
4.4.2.1 WATER SUPPLY AND TRE ATMENT SYSTEM
Presently, in and around Jamuna, underground water is the main source of water. Samples from Sirajganj Sadar Upazila
show a considerable amount of variation in arsenic concentration level in the site proximity. According to the
environmental provisions, surface water can be utilized from the Jamuna River for the EZ. By developing an intake well
followed by proper treatment, the river water can be utilized for potable water consumption.
Water requirement of 60 m3 per day per hectare has been considered for the processing industries i.e. Knitting
manufacturing industry, as per the prevailing standards for these industries. 50% of the requirement is considered for
various processes involved during manufacturing and the balance 50% has been considered for drinking, sanitary and
other purposes within the industry.
Demand requirement of 60 m3 per day per hectare has been considered for other industries, utilities, amenities,
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institutional areas and 368 m
per day per hectare for public green, and roads which are the norms as per the
International Standards.
The water requirement for management accommodation is arrived at based on the total population which has been
calculated based on the allocated area, floor area ratio, maximum allowed built-up area, population density and water
demand per capita at the rate of 135 LPCD (Litres Per Capita Per Day) as per the BNBC (Bangladesh National Building
Code). The summary of the assumptions is shown in the following exhibit.
Description LPCD Cu.m/ ha/ day
Knitting 60
Spinning 60
RMG 36
Staff Quarter 135
Figure 15 : Water Demand Estimation Standards
Water losses occur in the distribution and transmission network. The percentage of loss depends on the pipe material,
jointing system, etc. As this is a complete loss, it is recommended to be kept below 10% of the total demand, by
implementing efficient network design and construction as well as operation
Potable water has been considered to be used for bathing and washing, cooking and drinking. Non potable water has
been considered to be used for gardening, cleaning and toilet flushing. The water consumption pattern assumed is as in
the exhibit below
Bathing and Washing clothes 47%
Cooking, drinking and washing vessels 23%
Gardening and cleaning 9%
Toilet flushing 21%
Figure 16 Water consumption pattern (fraction of total demand)
For areas other than hospital and management quarter area (no bathing and washing facility)
Potable Water 44%
Non Potable Water 56%

For Hospital and management quarter area (bathing and washing facility envisaged)
Potable Water 70%
Non Potable Water 30%
Figure 17 Water Consumption Pattern – Potable vs. Non-potable
The following figure presents the water demand projection carried out for the Sirajganj EZ. It may be noted here that
the firefighting demand has been considered as one time usage driven, and therefore not been considered for daily
water demand estimation. The water balance chart for the project has been annexed to the report.
Figure 18 Water demand projections
Based on the estimates of water demand, the following water treatment, storage and distribution infrastructure
is proposed for the EZ.
Underground storage reservoirs (sumps) are recommended for water storage, including water stored for firefighting
demand. The following exhibit captures a snapshot of the recommended capacity of such storage reservoirs.
Description Capacity in cu.m.
Potable Water Non Potable Water
Ground level storage reservoir 15000 & 100 10000 & 2550
Elevated storage reservoir 725 & 150 625 & 155
Figure 19 Storage Reservoir Size Estimation
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A. Industries %
Total Area
Water
Demand,
cum /
ha in %
Water
Demand,
Cum/Day
Loss@
10%
Cum/day
Total
water
demand
Cum /
day
Potable
water
demand
Cum /
day
Non -
Potable
water
demand
Cum /
day
Knitting
500.00 44.02 60
12,145.00
1,214.50
13,359.50 9,595.00 3,760.00
Spinning
300.00 26.41 60
7,287.00
728.70
8,015.70 5,757.00 2,256.00
RMG
97.94 8.62 36
2,378.96
237.90
2,616.86 1,879.47 736.51
B. Utilities -
- - - -
Customs, Security,
Admin, entrance
plaza & Social
infrastructure
25.00
2.20 36
607.25
60.73
667.98 479.75 188.00
Essential staff
quarters
15.00 1.32 135
364.35
36.44
400.79 287.85 112.80
Road
70.00 6.16 1.8
1,700.30
170.03
1,870.33 1,343.30 526.40
Greenery
103.00 9.07 1.8
2,501.87
250.19
2,752.06 1,976.57 774.56
Warehouse
10.00 0.88 36
242.90
24.29
267.19 191.90 75.20
Gas Power Plant
15.00 1.32 432.84
364.35
36.44
400.79 287.85 112.80
Total 1,136 100 799
27,592 2,759
30,351 21,799 8,542

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4.4.2.2 WATER PUMPING STATION
Water pumping station for potable and non-potable water is required for pumping clear water from the underground
storage tank to respective elevated water tanks. Elevated tanks are proposed in order to cater to the entire area
and their size is planned to be proportionate to the demand. The water supply scheme including distribution is planned
to be designed and based on the assumptions set out below.
The peak flow factor is assumed to be 2.0. Minimum residual pressure at the inlet of the underground sump of each
plot is assumed to be 7 m equivalent. The pipe material is assumed to be DI / HDPE.
4.4.2.3 ELEVATED STORAGE TANK
Two hours storage requirement is proposed for the elevated level storage tank
4.4.2.4 WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
It is proposed to provide separate water distribution network for potable and non potable supply. Four elevated level
service reservoirs (ELSR) are proposed to be provided for potable and non potable water for the entire
4.4.2.5 T REATMENT OF WATER
Information from the socio-environmental baseline study reveals that there is a relatively high content of arsenic in the local
water. The water treatment system is thus recommended to treat water towards removal of the arsenic content.
The figure below enunciates the various alternatives possible for treatment of water.
Figure 20 Alternatives of Treatment of Water
The system selected shall ensure that the quality of water is within the acceptable drinking water
standards. The arsenic removal shall be accomplished through the following process:
Coagulation/Microfiltration
Fixed Bed Adsorption Technologies
Coagulation/Filtration
Based on the above, the water treatment system with coagulation followed by filtration is recommended to
encompass:
Primary treatment
Aerator
Flash Mixer
Clarifloculator
Secondary Treatment
Rapid Sand Filter
Filtered Water Tank
Sludge handling Thickener , Auxiliary units: as required
A schematic diagram of the system is shown in the exhibit below :

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Figure 21 Schematic of Water Treatment System
4.4.2.6 EFFLUENT, SEWERAGE A ND SULLAGE SYSTEM
The domestic sewage and sullage to be generated has been assumed to be 90% of the domestic water consumption in
addition to infiltration of 10%. Based on the general wastewater generation pattern, the amount of wastewater
generated in domestic premises is classified in the exhibit below
Description %
Fraction Bath/ Shower & Laundry 55%
Hand Basin, Kitchen 10%
Toilet 35%
Figure 22 Waste Water Estimation
Waste water generation from bath / shower etc. in the EZ is expected to be relatively insignificant. Also, based on the water
consumption by the industrial sub-zones within the EZ, normative indications towards the effluent generation were utilized to
estimate the effluent generation.
It may be noted here that considering optimal land usage and viability aspects of industrial land use mix, only the yarn and
fabric industries are assumed to be polluting units. The other industries are assumed to be only formulation (in case of
Pharma), apparel-making (in case of Leather and Jute) etc. and not producing any effluents.
4.4.2.7 SOLID WAST E GENERAT I ON
On a normative basis, the components of the solid waste considered for the project are summarized in the
following exhibit.
Solid waste component
Constituents
Domestic waste Kitchen and wood waste, plastic, paper, floor
sweepings, etc
Industrial waste Sludge generated during production process, effluent
treatment waste, chemical waste including hazardous
and toxic waste, burnt fuel solid waste, oil slurry, packing
waste etc.
Road, garden & foliage waste Leaves, branches, plants, road sweepings

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etc
Construction waste Earth, asphalt, concrete, brick, plaster, wood, glass,
stones etc.
Bio – Medical Waste from the health care
facility.
Exhibit 23 Solid Waste Constituents
The solid waste generation rates of industries and other areas vary to such an extent that exact quantification of solid waste
generation is not feasible at this point. However, an attempt has been made to quantify & qualify the solid waste that
may be generated from various components of the EZ.
The total quantity of solid waste to be generated from the EZ depends on various factors such as:
Type of occupants and their occupancy ratio
Processing methods, efficiency & capacity
Preparatory losses of each type of industries
Critical process requirements
Type & quality of raw materials to be processed & the consumables
Total manpower required for the industries and the likely domestic waste generated.
The total population as per the assumptions considered earlier is taken into consideration for the waste generation
estimation. Further, as quantification of solid waste is not an exact science and no data is available for municipal solid
waste generation within an EZ, estimation of solid waste generation was carried out based on norms. The following exhibit
captures a snapshot of the norms adopted for solid waste generation estimation
Project component
Project component
Rationale
Industries 150 kg / acre/day Considered including packing materials, street
& floor sweepings, part of industrial waste etc
will contribute to this higher generation rate
All other areas 100 kg / acre/day Considered including food waste &
others
Roads
25 kg / acre/day Considered as sweeping waste,
foliage waste etc.
Greenery, utilities 150 kg / acre/day Considered including packing materials, street &
floor sweepings, part of industrial waste etc will
contribute to this higher generation rate
Exhibit 24 Solid Waste Generation Assumptions
Based on the above, the solid waste quantity estimation has been carried out, the snapshot of which is depicted in the
following exhibit

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