Savar, Jan. 16 -- Despite the government's declaration of Savar upazila as a 'degraded airshed', brick kilns in the area continue operating openly, raising serious concerns over air pollution in Dhaka.

The move, intended to protect the capital's northern entry points, appears to have little effect on kiln owners, who are finding ways to circumvent official orders.

On August 17, 2025, the government formally designated the entire Savar upazila as a 'degraded air shed' under the Air Pollution (Control) Rules, 2022, explicitly banning all brick-burning and brick-manufacturing activities.

The decision followed mounting evidence that emissions from kilns in Savar significantly worsened air quality in Dhaka, especially during the dry season,...