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Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995. (Act No. 1 of 1995)

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for conservation of the environment, improvement of environmental standards and control and mitigation of environmental pollution.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Water
Keyword
Framework law Air quality/air pollution Emissions Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Marine pollution Noise pollution Oil pollution Pollution control Radiation Soil pollution/quality Solid waste Waste disposal Waste prevention Use restrictions Protection of environment Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act includes the following:1. Short title and commencement 2. Definitions 2A. Overriding effect of the Act 3. Department of Environment 4. Power and functions of the Director General 4A. Assistance from law enforcing agencies and other authorities 5. Declaration of ecologically critical area 6. Restrictions regarding vehicles emitting smoke injurious to environment 6A. Restrictions on manufacture, sale etc. of articles injurious to environment 7. Remedial measures for injury to ecosystem 8. Information to the Director General regarding environmental degradation or pollution 9. Discharge of excessive environmental pollutant etc. 10. Power of entry etc. 11. Power to collect samples etc. 12. Environmental clearance 13. Formulation of environmental guidelines 14. Appeal 15. Penalties 15A. Confiscation of materials and equipments involved in offence 15A. Claim for compensation 16. Offences committed by companies 17. Cognizance of offence and claim for compensation 18. Action taken in good faith 19. Delegation of Power 20. Power to make rules 21. Repeal and saving

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Environment Conservation Rules, 1997.

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1997

Keyword: EIA, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, National parks, Wetlands, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental standards, Protected area, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Pollution control, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ecologically Critical Areas Management Rules, 2016.

Legislation | Bangladesh | 2016

Keyword: Basin/catchment/watershed, Biodiversity, Community management, Cooperative/producer organization, Cultural heritage, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Education, Enforcement/compliance, Governance, Inspection, Land-use planning, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Protected area, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Public private partnership (PPP), Registration, Research, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Special fund, Use restrictions, Wetlands, Zoning, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Conservation Rules, 2023 (SRO No. 53).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 2023

Keyword: Access-to-justice, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Pollution control, Royalties/fees, Sustainable development, Ecosystem preservation, Public health, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environment Court Act, 2000 (Act No. 11 of 2000).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 2000 (2002)

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bangladesh Environment Conservation (Amendment) Act No. 50 of 2010.

Legislation | Bangladesh | 2010

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Oil pollution, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Use restrictions, Marine pollution, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX