In response to demands from vehicle owners, the government has decided to allow six months for the phase-out of old, unfit vehicles in Dhaka. During this period, vehicle owners will be required to switch to environmentally friendly vehicles.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Water Resources, announced this decision while briefing journalists after a discussion on the necessity of removing old vehicles to control air pollution in Dhaka, held at the Power House, Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka recently.
The advisor stated that removing these old vehicles will significantly improve air quality in Dhaka, which is crucial for protecting public health.
She warned that without such actions, there will soon be no breathable air left in the city. The government will work to ensure that pollution is reduced without causing public inconvenience.
She further mentioned that a campaign to control noise pollution will begin in December. The relevant laws will be amended to empower the police to impose fines, which will be deposited in banks.
