Assessing Enforcement Challenges and Environmental Governance in Bangladesh’s Brick Kilns Control Act 2013: A Legal Analysis of Regulatory Framework
Keywords:
Enforcement Gaps, Environmental Governance, Brick Kilns Control Act, Pollution, Legal EnforcementAbstract
In order to prevent environmental damage, protect public health, and encourage the use of environmentally friendly technology, Bangladesh has been passed the Brick Kilns Control Act, 2013 to govern the construction and operation of brick kilns. The concerning levels of air pollution, deforestation, and soil fertility loss brought on by conventional brick making procedures gave rise to this legislative framework. Administrative inefficiencies, corruption, ignorance, and opposition by powerful kiln owners have made it difficult to effectively execute the Act in practice, notwithstanding the intended aim. The main elements of the Act, the difficulties in putting it into practice, and how well it complies with Bangladesh's international commitments and environmental protection objectives are all critically assessed in this article. It also looks at governmental moves and court rulings that have
either strengthened or weakened the Act's goals. The study provides specific legislative and regulatory suggestions for enhancing environmental governance in the brick business, such as encouraging the use of green technologies and switching to alternative building materials.
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