Nazma Sultana

In the early noughties, Dhaka was choking on petrol and octane fumes, and it was then that the government pushed Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as the answer.

Around five years ago, headlines worldwide noted Beijing’s skyline darkened by pollution.

Stand on any road in Dhaka. Men and boys cycle freely, weaving through traffic with ease. Now look for women—you will see very few. And when you do, they draw stares.

Around the world, countries are putting in extended industrious efforts to find ways to fight climate change and secure a prosperous future for the generations ahead. As people all over the world realise the environmental challenges we are experiencing,