Dhaka’s noise pollution

Dhaka is a city plagued with noise pollution. As the capital of one of the most densely populated countries, it suffers from incessant noise from car horns, loud speakers, construction work, etc. According to a WHO study, we have noise levels of excessive decibels coming out of traffic congestions, factories and various other sources. While most of the sources of noise pollution maybe unavoidable, I think noise from loud speakers and needless use of car horns can be brought under control. I urge the authorities to address these easily avoidable problems on a priority basis.

Md. Shahriar Iqbal Antor, Dhaka