Bangladesh, Nov. 24 -- The High Court on Tuesday ordered the authorities concerned to take steps within 30 days to implement its nine-point directive to bring down air pollution level in Dhaka and its adjacent areas.

The virtual bench of Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam and Justice Mohammad Ali passed the order after hearing an appeal filed by Advocate Manzil Murshid.

The court observed that citizen's fundamental right to life might be impeded if the present air pollution level of Dhaka city is not brought under control, Manzil Murshid said.

The HC issued the nine-point directive on January 13 after hearing a writ petition filed by the Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh (HRPB).

The nine-point directive includes ensuring the use of covers ...