Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Azaz said today that air quality and noise monitoring devices must be installed in all newly built major infrastructures in the DNCC area.
He made this remark while speaking at a seminar as the chief guest, organized by the Department of Environment (DoE) in observance of World Environment Day.
Mentioning that DNCC is currently monitoring air quality regularly through devices installed at 10 locations, the administrator said installation of similar devices in new infrastructure projects will yield more accurate data on localized air quality and noise pollution.
The seminar, held at the DOE auditorium in the capital’s Agargaon, brought together 33 environmental and social organizations under the theme "No More Plastic Pollution, Now Is the Time to Stop It".
With DoE Director General Dr Md Kamruzzaman in the chair, Alamgir Kabir, General Secretary of Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA)) moderated the event.
Mohammad Azaz said that the DNCC has initiated coordination with all relevant civic service providers, including RAJUK, the Forest Department, Dhaka WASA, and Titas Gas to protect the city`s environment.
He added that afforestation is increasing green cover in New Dhaka, particularly in Uttara and Purbachal, while the “Zero Soil” initiative has been launched to improve air quality.
The DNCC administrator emphasized that “single-use polythene not only harms the environment, but it also significantly contributes to urban waterlogging. Its use must be eliminated.”
He called upon all participating NGOs to collaborate in enhancing the urban environment, pledging full support from the DNCC for these efforts.
Speakers at the seminar also firmly opposed the use of single-use polythene and urged individuals to reject its use altogether.
Representatives from various environmental groups shared their perspectives and engaged in discussions on future action plans.
In his closing remarks, the DoE Director General reiterated that single-use polythene must be entirely banned.
