Dhaka mobile court fines noisy vehicles
Sunday, 2 November 2025
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.