DOI : https://doi.org/10.62527/comien.2.1.18

Water Footprint and Virtual Water Assessment for Textile Industries of Bangladesh

Salah Uddin Ahmed Dipu (1), Nabil Ahemed Piyash (2)
(1) Department of Civil Engineering, Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET), Bangladesh
(2) Department of Civil Engineering, Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET), Bangladesh
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Ahmed Dipu, S. U., & Piyash, N. A. (2025). Water Footprint and Virtual Water Assessment for Textile Industries of Bangladesh. International Journal on Computational Engineering, 2(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.62527/comien.2.1.18
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The textile and garment industry in Bangladesh, a significant contributor to the national economy and major exporters, heavily consumes water and causes environmental pollution (Sagris et al., 2015). This thesis evaluates the water usage and pollution in the sector by assessing its blue, green, and grey water footprints, focusing on the dyeing, printing, and finishing stages in three industries: KDS, FOURH, and AMBER. The study aims to provide insights into the virtual water footprint and current water management practices, identifying areas for improvement to promote sustainable water resource management in the textile industry.

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