Prime Minister Tarique Rahman orders strict measures against pollution
Government considers AI technology to control vehicle honking
- Plan to use artificial intelligence for controlling honking like AI traffic cameras
- PM orders immediate removal of unfit and polluting vehicles from Dhaka
- Automatic traffic light systems to be launched at 50 more points
The government is considering the use of artificial intelligence technology to control vehicle honking, similar to AI cameras used in traffic management. At the same time, top priority has been given to taking effective initiatives for the quick removal of unfit, expired, and environment-polluting buses, trucks, and other vehicles from the streets of the capital. In addition, directives have been issued to launch the automatic traffic light system at a minimum of 50 more points in the capital within the shortest possible time. According to meeting sources, detailed discussions were held on various steps to prevent air and sound pollution. In particular, it was decided to take swift and effective measures to prevent air pollution caused by brick kilns. Emphasis was also placed on brick production using eco-friendly alternative technologies.
This high-level meeting on environmental pollution was held on Saturday morning, July 18, 2026, at the Prime Minister's Office in Tejgaon. The meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Detailed discussions were also held on how to control the excessive use of vehicle horns in the capital city, Dhaka. Issuing directives to law enforcement agencies to play a stricter role in this regard, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said, "Unfit, expired, and environment-polluting vehicles must be removed quickly from the roads of the capital." Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintu said, "We are giving the highest priority to the use of modern technology and alternative eco-friendly brick kiln technologies to prevent air and sound pollution."
The meeting was attended by Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintu, Minister of State Sheikh Faridul Islam, Minister of State for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr. Saimum Parvez, Administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation Md. Abdus Salam, Administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation Md. Shofiqul Islam Khan, Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic) Md. Anisur Rahman, and senior officials of various ministries and agencies.
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