Old, unfit buses in Dhaka to be removed to address air pollution: Rizwana
She also noted that a task force has been formed to combat air pollution
Old and unfit buses in Dhaka will be removed to reduce the air pollution in the capital, Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said today (19 December).
"Dhaka residents are facing severe air pollution, and urgent action is needed to address this issue," she said at a discussion meeting at the Bidyut Bhaban.
The event focused on strengthening discipline in the transport sector, reducing traffic congestion, and controlling air pollution in Dhaka.
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Speaking at the meeting, the adviser urged bus owners to take immediate action.
She also noted that a task force has been formed to combat air pollution.
The task force will focus on reducing dust, repairing damaged roads, and strictly enforcing laws, she said adding that efforts will also be made to cut pollution caused by black smoke, brick kilns, and industrial emissions, aligning with the Air Quality Management Plan.
Rizwana also mentioned plans to declare Ashulia a no-brick-kiln zone as part of measures to control air pollution.
