Ammonia pollution
Mr. Islam's report in your daily (Oct:3) on abnormal quantities of ammonia gas exhausts from Zia Fertiliser Co. Ltd. , polluting the environment around ZFCL factory, is deplorable news. What are the authorities doing about containing it? The surrounding cropland of about 200 acres is losing fertility due to excessive alkalinity. Fishes in ponds within this area are also reported to be dying unnaturally! People in the locality are suffering from skin diseases and respiratory problems. However, strangely, nothing was mentioned about the employees of the factory and their families who live in the factory location!
Is the concerned adviser aware of the situation? It will be best if he goes there for an on-the-spot investigation to ensure that what is needed is done urgently.
Where is the government's responsibility for this act of criminal neglect?
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