The worst health hazard
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Dhaka has secured a position among the least liveable cities across the globe because of pollution, mainly in air and water. The number of brick fields is increasing gradually at a time when air pollution turned into a serious health hazard. Wood or abandoned rubber tyres, in stead of coal, is being used to burn bricks. The influential owners collect earth from anywhere and use those for making bricks. They have been continuously polluting the environment by taking advantage of the poor execution of laws, making huge profits during this time of rapid urbanisation. The mega brickfields around Dhaka are a major contributor to air pollution. The law, however, clearly states that such brickfields cannot be set up within three kilometres of municipal areas or forests. But the government seems to have turned a blind eye to this important issue.
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