Ananta Companies is investing Taka 2 billion to build Paradise Washing Plant Unit 2 in Tongi Pagar, Gazipur, a move designed to bring AI-driven, modern washing technology inside its production line and reduce reliance on external laundries, improving speed and quality for buyers. The new unit will expand the group’s in-house washing capacity so teams can handle more orders, tighten quality checks, and cut transport and handling costs tied to outside processors. Company leaders say the plant will use the latest machinery and digital tools to make every wash more consistent and efficient, which helps meet strict buyer standards for fabric look, color and safety. By doing more finishing work on site, staff can catch and fix problems early, shorten lead times, and offer faster, more reliable delivery windows that buyers value. The project will be rolled out in phases and will join the group’s existing factories and washing operations to give the company fuller control of the garment cycle. Ananta already runs multiple cut-to-pack units and washing facilities, operates thousands of sewing machines across its sites, and produces millions of pieces each month depending on styles. Adding another modern in-house washer will cut the need to send batches to external plants and will lower the hidden costs of transport, scheduling delays and extra handling. The move also aims to set an example for other manufacturers by showing how integrating key finishing steps can raise competitiveness. Leaders stress that in-house washing makes it easier to adopt greener practices like water recycling, better effluent treatment and careful chemical use, because the systems sit where production happens and can be monitored continuously. For workers, the expansion may bring new jobs and training opportunities on digital systems and advanced machines, helping build skills that are useful in higher-value finishing roles. For the wider industry, a major investment in local, tech-enabled washing signals a shift toward greater self-reliance, faster response to buyer needs and stronger quality control within factories. Observers say investments of this kind can help suppliers move up the value chain, improve margins over time by cutting outsourcing costs, and make local production more attractive to global brands that demand speed, traceability and environmental care. In short, the new washing unit is designed to make production smoother, greener and faster while boosting local capacity in garment finishing and delivering clearer value to both makers and buyers.
