Dhaka's pollution problem

Dhaka was ranked the second most polluted city in the world in 2018. Its pollution problem includes air pollution, water pollution and noise pollution.

Thousands of people migrate to Dhaka from rural areas every year. This massive influx of people on a yearly basis is putting extra pressure on the city itself. And on top of that, the government is failing to provide city dwellers with the basic amenities.

Because of Dhaka's ever-increasing population, the overall number of vehicles plying the roads is also going up year after year. And so are the number of unfit vehicles. The amount of smog and other dangerous chemicals they release such as sulphur, lead, etc. are making the city's air unbreathable. Factories and brick kilns are also major polluters.

Despite the fact that all this has been highlighted time and again, the authorities have taken no steps so far to address the problem. When will they wake up?

Mohammad Zonaed Emran

Mutual Trust Bank Limited