Staff Reporter :
About 2,000 tons of dust fly in Dhaka’s air every day, increasing the number of respiratory diseases in the city.
Experts believe that the situation is getting worse since the development work does not follow the rules and regulations. The city corporation says all contractors have been instructed to control dust pollution.
The construction work is going on from the Mohammadpur bus stand to Basila Road in the capital. As a result, the presence of excess dust has appeared in the air here.
The same situation is on Abdullapur Road from Uttara House Building as the development work is going on. As a result, pedestrians are suffering due to dust.
Research from the Stamford University’s Center for Atmospheric Pollution Studies says at least 2,000 tons of dusts are blowing into the capital’s air in 24 hours. Pollution has increased due to road excavation and development work.
Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam said instructions have been given to the concerned contractors to prevent pollution.
According to a study released by the Institute for Energy Policy (EPIC), the University of Chicago, controlling air pollution in line with WHO guidelines will increase the average life expectancy by five and a half years.
