Most government and private infrastructure projects are failing to comply with air pollution control rules and related guidelines, according to experts. They warned that air pollution cannot be reduced unless such projects are brought under strict regulatory oversight, including fines and legal penalties. Fines and punishments, they noted, also serve as important tools for raising […]
Speakers at a national seminar have called for immediate amendments to the Environmental Court Act and the Environmental Protection Act, emphasizing that without reform, it will be impossible to safeguard Bangladesh’s environment. They highlighted that there are only two environmental courts serving a population of 170 million, and that citizens currently have no direct right
On December 12, 2024, a joint delegation from the Center for Law and Policy Affairs (CLPA) and Poribesh Bachao Andolan (POBA) met with Dhaka Divisional Commissioner Mr. Sharafuddin Ahmed to discuss the protection of fields and parks. During the meeting, the delegation recommended preparing a comprehensive list of fields and parks, identifying encroachers, and issuing
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On December 12, 2024, a delegation from the Center for Law and Policy Affairs and the Poribesh Bachao Andolan discussed the protection of fields and parks with Dhaka Divisional Commissioner Mr. Sharafuddin Ahmed. During the discussion, it was recommended to prepare a list for the protection of fields and parks, identify encroachers and provide necessary
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Green activists have alleged that many institutions are constructing buildings and infrastructure in Dhaka city and other parts of the country violating the Air Pollution Control Rules. As a result, the construction contributes to the air pollution. Against this backdrop, the green activists called upon the citizens to file complaints with the Department of Environment
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Non-communicable diseases account for a significant number of deaths in Bangladesh each year, accounting for 67% of the country’s total deaths, of which about 22% are premature deaths. Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer cause physical and economic damage to individuals and families. To address these issues, premature death can be
The severe impact of air pollution on public health in Bangladesh results in approximately 240,000 deaths annually. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies air pollution as the most significant global public health threat. In Bangladesh, primary sources include brick manufacturing, vehicle emissions, and kilns, among others. The youth have a crucial role to play in
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Currently, air pollution is one of the major health and environmental problems in the world. About 7 million people die worldwide every year due to air pollution and daily losses amount to about 8 billion US dollars which is equivalent to 3 to 4 percent of Bangladesh’s GDP. Air pollution is currently a cause of
The right to breathe clean air is a constitutional right and a human right of the people of the country. However, the people, particularly the dwellers of Dhaka city; are being deprived of the right to breathe clean air, said public health experts and rights activists. They said these at a discussion held in the meeting
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More than 20 million people live in the capital city of Dhaka under deteriorating environment and health risks. Air pollution is one of the reasons for Dhaka’s low position in the list of livable cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey. A report by the Bangladesh Environment Department and the World Bank states that
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