DHAKA, June  23 (V7N) — In a bold step toward combating air pollution, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has announced plans to install air quality monitoring (AQM) equipment in all of its wards, aiming to make the megacity more climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable.

DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz shared the plan on Sunday at the closing ceremony of a two-day workshop on air quality monitoring held at the DNCC auditorium. The initiative is part of a broader research project funded by international non-profit Vital Strategies and supported technically by the Nature Conservation Management Organization (NACOM)

Currently, air quality monitoring stations have already been deployed in key areas, including Uttara, Mohammadpur, Kachkura, ward councillor offices, community centers, and DNCC’s regional offices.

These sensor-based units track harmful pollutants such as PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide, both of which contribute to Dhaka’s chronic air quality problems.

“This is a critical step for public health and for building a future-ready, sustainable city,” said Azaz, noting that the air quality data will help shape future environmental policies and alert residents to health risks in real-time.

In a parallel green initiative, DNCC also announced a major monsoon season tree-planting drive. Between 300,000 and 500,000 trees will be planted across the city, with each ward receiving its own designated green zone. The beautification of lakes and canals is also being prioritized.

DNCC Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Asaduzzaman and other senior officials attended the event. Certificates were distributed among the workshop participants during the closing session.

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