Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Factors like outdated regulatory framework, poor effluent discharge standards and lack of a meaningful price for water remain major challenges to the optimal use of water in Bangladesh's textile and apparel sectors, according to a recent study.

Other challenges include pressure from buyers for lowering prices and their insufficient support for ensuring responsible usage of water for production purposes in the sector.

The study titled "Accelerating Water Stewardship Investments in Global Apparel Supply Chain" suggested that Bangladesh's textile and garment sectors need to invest more in water stewardship, especially in the wet processing segment.

It said overuse of water in the industries like apparel and textile sector...