Savar Declared a Degraded Airshed to Combat PollutionCEFR A2
6 Sept 2025
Adapted from Rezwan, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
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AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
The Bangladesh government has declared Savar Upazila a "degraded airshed." This is in response to poor air quality caused by over 200 brick kilns in the area. These kilns are major sources of air pollution, producing smoke that harms public health.
Starting in September 2025, the government will prohibit brick burning in most kilns and ban open burning of solid waste. New factories will need special clearances to avoid causing further pollution. This is important for both local health and the environment in Dhaka.
Savar has faced air quality issues for many years. Community leaders welcome these new actions to protect residents from health risks associated with air pollution.
Difficult words
- government — The group that makes and enforces laws.
- pollution — Harmful substances in the air or water.
- health — The state of being free from illness.
- factory — A place where things are made.factories
- air — The invisible gas we breathe.
- quality — How good or bad something is.
- community — A group of people living together.
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Discussion questions
- How do you think air pollution affects daily life?
- Why are factories important for the economy, and how can they also cause pollution?
- What other measures could be taken to improve air quality?
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