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Public Notice- Special instructions to stop open storage and burning of waste
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In addition to vehicles, brick kilns, uncontrolled infrastructure and facility construction activities throughout the country, excessive air pollution is being created through open transportation of sand, soil, stone, bricks and waste and open burning of waste. In this context, special instructions have been given to the departments/agencies/institutions, industrial factory owners and the general public to take the following actions to control air pollution in Dhaka and neighboring cities:


1. After installing or repairing various utility service facilities (such as water, gas, electricity, etc.) on the roads, carpet the roads as soon as possible to control dust and create a clean environment

2. To prevent air pollution throughout the country including Dhaka city, vehicles that have exceeded their economic life should be urgently withdrawn from the roads and defective pollution-causing vehicles should be repaired quickly;

3. Leaving waste on roads, roads, highways or open places and burning them in the open should be completely stopped. This is a punishable offense;

4. Operate air-polluting industries (brick kilns, cement, steel, re-rolling, etc.) in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations;

5. Dirt, garbage and dust generated in various markets, shopping malls, commercial establishments and homes cannot be thrown on the road or burned.

6. Waste from drains, sewers or drains cannot be lifted and piled up on the side of the road.

7. Trucks, vans, lorries transporting construction materials in Dhaka city must be completely covered;

8. Waste, municipal waste and household waste cannot be stored or burned in the open;

9. Illegal battery recycling and tire burning factories must be closed;


This is creating severe air pollution, as a result of which you and your family members are at risk of health. It is requested to comply with such activities at this time.


Let's prevent air pollution, build a healthy and beautiful future


Director General

Department of Environment

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

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CamScanner 29-06-2025 16.pdf
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Publish Date
22/06/2025
Archieve Date
22/06/2030