, Nov. 2 -- Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, on Sunday directed all concerned agencies to launch a coordinated nationwide initiative to curb air pollution, especially in Dhaka.

The adviser came up with the directives while talking to reporters after an emergency coordination meeting held at the Water Development Board building in the capital.

The Advisor said that the Department of Environment, the City Corporations, BRTA, RAJUK and other relevant agencies will jointly conduct the drives to reduce air pollution in Dhaka.

Issuing a warning, the adviser aid no illegal brick kiln will be allowed to operate in Savar, which has been declared a degrade...