Dhaka mobile court fines noisy vehicles

The Department of Environment (DoE) held a mobile court in Kakrail, Dhaka, on Friday to control noise pollution, reports UNB.

During the mobile court operation, a total of six vehicles were fined Tk 23,000 for violating Rule 8(1) of the Noise Pollution (Control) Rules, 2006, by generating excessive noise and using hydraulic horns.

In addition, 22 vehicle owners and drivers received advice to raise awareness about preventing noise pollution.

Executive Magistrate Khairunnahar

conducted the mobile court, while Inspector Md. Tariqul Islam of

the DoE, Dhaka Metropolitan Office, handled the prosecution.

Nationwide DoE drives lead to Tk 86,000 fines, power cutoffs, and seizure of hydraulic horns

DoE authorities urged all vehicle owners and drivers to avoid using hydraulic horns and actively participate

in controlling noise

pollution.