No new brick kilns will be given permission
September 20, 20242 Mins Read
Jumbangla Desk: Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said that 3 thousand 491 brick kilns without environmental clearance will be stopped and all brick kilns built illegally in hilly areas will be relocated. No more permits for new brick kilns will be issued to prevent air pollution caused by brick kilns.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan
Syeda Rizwana Hasan said this in an exchange meeting organized with the leaders of Department of Environment and Bangladesh Brick Manufacturing Owners Association (BBMOA) in the meeting room of his ministry on Thursday. The meeting discussed in detail about environment-friendly brick production, modernization of brick kilns, and reduction of carbon emissions.
The environmental advisor expressed deep concern about the environmental impact of brick kilns and said that only building construction is not enough, we have to ensure a habitable environment for future generations.
He also said that the average life expectancy of people is decreasing by 5 to 7 years due to air pollution. Therefore, no brick kiln can be operated without license and permit. Strict measures will be taken against the corruption of officials of the Department of Environment.
BBMOA leaders highlighted the challenges faced by the brick industry and suggested adoption of environment-friendly technology. Seeks government's cooperation to encourage use of green technology in brick kilns and gives memorandum to advisor.
In the meeting, the Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Additional Secretary, Director General of the Department of Environment, President of the Central Committee of Bangladesh Brick Manufacturing Owners Association Feroz Haider Khan and leaders from central and different districts spoke.
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Earlier, Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan gave guidance to the senior officers for the successful implementation of various activities in a special meeting of the Ministry.
