The Shitalakshya River was once an important center for the muslin industry.
Even today, there are centres of artistic weaving on its banks.
There also are a number of industrial units on its banks, including the Adamjee Jute Mills.
Thermal power houses are located along the river at Palash (north of Ghorashal) and at Siddhirganj.
Industrial affluent dumped into the river resulting in high levels of pollution is a cause for concern.

There is a river port in Narayanganj.
Numerous launches move out along the river to different parts of Bangladesh.
The government has approved construction of a container terminal on the river Shitalakhya with foreign investment.
The Shitalakshya River was once an important center for the muslin industry. Even today, there are centres of artistic weaving on its banks. There also are a number of industrial units on its banks, including the Adamjee Jute Mills. Thermal power houses are located along the river at Palash (north of Ghorashal) and at Siddhirganj. Industrial affluent dumped into the river resulting in high levels of pollution is a cause for concern.
There is a river port in Narayanganj. Numerous launches move out along the river to different parts of Bangladesh. The government has approved construction of a container terminal on the river Shitalakhya with foreign investment.
Shitalakshya River