Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found burning waste in open areas such as Matuail and Aminbazar, reports BSS.
Both government and non-government individuals involved in such activities will be identified and held accountable, she said.
Rizwana emphasised that construction materials must be covered to reduce air pollution.
“Sand and other construction materials must be transported in covered trucks; otherwise, action will be taken. To enforce this, magistrates from the Department of Environment (DoE), RAJUK, City Corporations, and other relevant agencies will work jointly,” she said.
The environment adviser made these remarks while addressing a stakeholder meeting as the chief guest at the Bangladesh Secretariat.
The meeting focused on coordinated actions to control air pollution in the capital, Dhaka.
The adviser further stated that service providers must avoid uncoordinated road digging.
“A ‘No Brick Field Zone’ policy will be implemented. Water must be sprayed on roads and nearby areas to control dust. If rules are violated, special area-based enforcement drives will be conducted,” she added
Rizwana said greening the city is essential while grass must be planted on road dividers.
Effective measures must be taken to reduce air pollution to protect future generations, she said, adding that public participation will be ensured in all actions.
Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan
