Pollution in residential areas
Air and noise pollution has increased tremendously in the residential areas in recent times. Every new six storey building has lift and generator and as soon as there is power outage, which occurs a few times a day, all generators start in unison. Within a few minutes, even before we can close the windows, the whole area becomes smoke filled and smelly from the noxious fumes and noise. Within a few minutes the streets become filled with smoke. This is a health hazard for the poor caused by the rich and wealthy.
Will the sleeping ministry of environment or the Dhaka City Corporation do anything about it?
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