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 […]
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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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Air pollution has a devastating affect on public health in Bangladesh, killing over 240,000 people each year. CLPA is aiming to create awareness about the roles of various organizations and individuals in enforcing air pollution rules. On Thursday, January 20, 2024, The Center for Law and Policy Affairs (CLPA), Open Sesame Japan Fund for Global
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On 20 December 2020 CLPA organized a Webnair on Role of Environment Count law to protect the environment. Senior Advocate, Bangladesh Supreme Count Zahirul Islam Khan, Deputy Attorny, Bangladesh, F R Khan were present as a discussent. Advocacy Syed Mahbubul Alam, Secretary, Center for Law and Policy Affairs presented the key note paper, Barrister Nishat
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