Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is one of the most polluted cities in the world. More than twenty million residents experience this harsh reality every day, while any foreign visitor stepping off a plane immediately senses the suffocating air and chaotic environment. The city’s toxic conditions make survival a daily battle, with chronic respiratory diseases, heart problems, and reduced life expectancy becoming the norm rather than the exception.Having spent the last month living in Dhaka, I am struck by how the environmental hazards here mirror those in war zones or highly toxic industrial towns in China. Just as heavy metal exposure in those factory cities leads to lung cancer and neurological disorders, Dhaka’s pollution is slowly poisoning its inhabitants. The difference? This crisis is entirely preventable—but remains ignored by those in power.Air Pollution: A Man-Made DisasterDhaka’s air pollution is at dangerously high levels, primarily driven by vehicle emissions, industrial discharges,

In December, the High Court reinstated the Caretaker Government system by striking down the relevant provisions of the 15th Amendment, which was enacted by Sheikh Hasina’s regime in 2011. While the ruling still requires the Supreme Court’s confirmation, it effectively removes legal barriers to reintroducing the Caretaker Government system for future elections. Given this development, I propose that the next parliamentary election be conducted under a Caretaker Government rather than the current Interim Government. I believe by holding the next election under a Caretaker Government, Bangladesh will be able to uphold constitutional integrity, prevent future legal disputes, and ensure a peaceful transition to an elected government without compromising democratic principles. This would necessitate dissolving the Interim Government and transferring power to a Caretaker Government through a presidential proclamation. Despite the Interim Government’s ineffectiveness, Professor Muhammad Yunus, who enjoys broad public acceptance, could be a suitable leader for this transition. My