The Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry has urged the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) across the country to take immediate steps to shut down illegal brick kilns to prevent air pollution in Bangladesh.
In the letter sent from Environment Pollution Control Wing-1 of the ministry on Wednesday, the deputy commissioners have been requested to inform the ministry by taking necessary measures in this regard.
The letter asked to close all illegal brick kilns in the country, especially the more harmful ones, on a priority basis.
It also asked to strengthen enforcement activities against new brick kilns constructed without licence.
The DCs of those districts where illegal brick kilns are more than legal ones have been asked to inform the ministry by conducting special operations.
In another letter issued on Wednesday, DCs have been requested to take measures to stop the use of single-use plastic in all government offices at the district level, including the deputy commissioner's office, and in coastal areas.
To prevent plastic and polythene pollution, DCs have been requested to organize monthly meetings and regular discussion meetings with stakeholders and to implement public awareness programs.
