Noise pollution

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Environment

Social movement needed to tackle ‘loud culture’ and noise pollution: Adviser Rizwana

“These are not just violations of law, they are signs of behavioural decline. Raising public awareness to change such behaviour is more urgent than ever,” she said

Cartoon on using hydraulic horns
Bangladesh

Ban use of hydraulic horns in vehicles permanently, task force urges

New Year’s eve: 999 gets over a thousand calls with noise pollution complaints 
Crime

New Year’s eve: 999 gets over a thousand calls with noise pollution complaints 

Vehicles at the capital’s airport intersection are stuck in a long traffic jam with minimal space to move while drivers honk continuously resulting in deafening noise pollution. Despite a regulation imposing a maximum fine of Tk500 for honking within a three-kilometre radius of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the rule is widely ignored with horns blaring even near signs prohibiting honking. This photograph was recently taken in the airport area. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Bangladesh

3 months of silent zone around Dhaka airport: Noise pollution rises, study finds

The average noise level in Dhaka often exceeds 100 dB, according to a UNEP report. Photo: TBS
Panorama

Honking to what end? The sound-pollution crisis of Dhaka

DMP instructs not to use horns at residential areas, educational institutions
Bangladesh

DMP instructs not to use horns at residential areas, educational institutions

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan speaks at the closing ceremony of the National Nature Festival 2024 held at Dhaka Residential Model College auditorium in the capital on 16 November. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Laws will be strictly enforced to stop noise pollution: Rizwana

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan speaks during a discussion with members of the Bangladesh Climate Change Journalists Forum held at the ministry's conference room at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday, 8 October 2024. Photo: BSS
Environment

Govt, media should work together to check noise pollution: Rizwana

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka. File Photo: Zia Chowdhury/TBS
Bangladesh

Dhaka North declares area around airport a 'Silent Zone'

Concerted efforts imperative to mitigate noise pollution
Corporates

Concerted efforts imperative to mitigate noise pollution

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Bangladesh

'Quiet zone' around Secretariat suffers from highest noise pollution: Study

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Bangladesh

Defying ban, fireworks fizzed across city on New Year's eve

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Environment

Dhaka to observe 1 minute of silence on Sunday