In light of growing air pollution, people have been advised to use masks to lower health risks.
In order to assist reduce air and dust pollution, authorities have also asked everyone involved to keep building materials covered and avoid burning solid trash, according to an official handout.
The public has been requested to contact the following numbers if water spraying is needed to minimize dust pollution in their localities:
Dhaka North City Corporation – 01710855369
Dhaka South City Corporation – 01711687125
Department of Environment – 01716932131
The handout said that emitting harmful smoke from vehicles is a punishable offence.
To protect citizens from air pollution, the government will take strict action against unfit vehicles that emit black smoke, it added.
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