Why are they still in operation even after regime change?
Government must do more than just shutting illegal establishments
Surface-level steps will not resolve this crisis
Do the authorities have any plan at all to contain air pollution?
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.
Authorities must step up efforts to protect hills from being ravaged
Toxic smoke from brick kilns is damaging crops and public health
Defying laws, some unscrupulous traders are cutting down trees to fuel a brick kiln in Manpura Island of Bhola, locals alleged.
Pabitra Roy, who secured GPA-5 in PEC and JSC exams, spends six months of a year working at a brick kiln to pay for his studies as well as support his family.
Why are they still in operation even after regime change?
Government must do more than just shutting illegal establishments
Surface-level steps will not resolve this crisis
Do the authorities have any plan at all to contain air pollution?
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.
Authorities must step up efforts to protect hills from being ravaged
Toxic smoke from brick kilns is damaging crops and public health
Defying laws, some unscrupulous traders are cutting down trees to fuel a brick kiln in Manpura Island of Bhola, locals alleged.
Pabitra Roy, who secured GPA-5 in PEC and JSC exams, spends six months of a year working at a brick kiln to pay for his studies as well as support his family.
Brick kilns are the top air polluter in seven major cities in the country, particularly during dry season when most bricks are made, turning the air quality of these metropolises “severely unhealthy”.
