The government will soon form a task force to tackle air pollution, environment, said Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.

Speaking at an inter-ministerial meeting at the Secretariat, she said the task force would operate until the next monsoon as part of intensified efforts to curb pollution in Dhaka and surrounding areas during the dry season.

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Take strict action to improve Dhaka’s air

Rizwana said some areas would be declared "No Brickfield Zones" to address emissions from kilns. She added that older vehicles would be removed from roads within six months, and police have been instructed to restrict open trucks from entering the capital.

"Sources of air pollution are being identified, and strict measures are being taken to control dust from construction sites, emissions from brick kilns, and vehicle exhaust," she said.

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Act now to check winter air pollution

Rizwana stressed the importance of public awareness, legal enforcement, and enhanced monitoring. She directed stakeholders to spray water at construction sites, cover materials, and install protective barriers. Additionally, she called for regular use of vacuum trucks to clean roads, prompt road repairs, and roadside greenery.

The adviser also urged authorities to ensure designated waste disposal areas and ban the burning of waste to reduce pollution.