Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The Government has declared Savar upazila in Dhaka district as a 'Degraded Air Shed' and restricted operation of all types of brick kilns except Tunnel Kilns and Hybrid Hoffman Kilns.

The announcement was made under Rule 5 of the Air Pollution (Control) Rules, 2022.

A circular signed by Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman, Director General of the Department of Environment was issued on Sunday in this regard.

Besides, open burning of solid waste, issuance of location and environmental clearance for newly established industries that may cause air pollution, and other activities outlined in the action plan have also been banned.

Department of Environment's Continuous Air Monitoring Stations (CAMS) data show that the annual average conc...