Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury emphasized the necessity of removing buses older than 20 years from the streets of Dhaka to mitigate air pollution, stating that they have surpassed their economic lifespan.

During a meeting on Sunday, Minister Chowdhury announced that the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) is tasked with compiling a list of outdated buses operating in Dhaka city by April 8. He further disclosed that the transport owners' association is expected to submit a plan for the removal of these buses by April 20, underscoring the government's firm stance on this issue in the broader interest of the nation.

Organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change at the Bangladesh Secretariat, the meeting saw Minister Chowdhury emphasizing the importance of allocating funds for pollution control in government development projects. He stressed the collaborative effort required from various agencies, including Titus Gas, the Power Division, Wasa, and City Corporations, in implementing development plans related to road excavation.

Additionally, Minister Chowdhury called for decisive actions such as halting the import of diesel containing sulfur by the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation and ensuring that waste is not incinerated in open spaces by city corporations. He also urged Rajuk, city corporations, and the police to enforce regulations mandating the covering of construction materials during construction activities to prevent further pollution.