Govt. aimed at tackling air pollution, with a strong focus on controlling dust pollution in Dhaka- Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, Climate Change and Water Resources, has announced a series of proactive steps aimed at tackling air pollution, with a strong focus on controlling dust pollution in Dhaka ahead of winter.
Speaking to journalists at the Bangladesh Secretariat following a productive meeting with a visiting team of Chinese air pollution experts, she outlined the government's comprehensive plan addressing immediate, mid-term, and long-term solutions under the Bangladesh Clean Air Project (BCAP).
She said as part of short-term measures, all road repair works in Dhaka are targeted to be completed before winter. Surface covering, fencing, and water spraying systems will be implemented to control dust. Additional initiatives include using w...