Govt must reduce air pollution, bring order in transport sector
Bangladesh was the world’s second most polluted country in 2024, with average smog levels exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines by more than 15 times, according to data compiled by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir.
Lack of progress under interim government has been frustrating
The government will soon form a task force to tackle air pollution, environment, said Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.
Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters
For public information, air quality data is regularly updated on the Department of Environment's website.
Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on our lives
Shortens lives in Gazipur, Narsingdi by over 6 years
Take action against those responsible for this situation
Do the authorities have any plan at all to contain air pollution?
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
Dhaka has once again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality
Dhaka has once again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality
Dhaka has again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality for the second consecutive day
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
Md Ziaul Haque, the director of Air Quality Management at the Department of Environment, talks with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star about the factors behind severe air pollution in the country and why concerted efforts are needed from all ministries and government agencies concerned to fight it.
A robust system for monitoring air quality needs to be established nationwide.
How long before the government actually does something to curb air pollution?
