Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The government has declared Savar upazila in Dhaka district as a 'Degraded Air Shed' and restricted the operations of all types of brick kilns except 'Tunnel Kilns' and 'Hybrid Hoffman Kilns' from September next.

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

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

Besides, open burning of solid wastes, 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 sho...