Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser for Information and Broadcasting and Environment, Forests and Climate Change recently urged people from all walks of life to avoid unnecessary honking as part of efforts to control noise pollution.
"Honking without reason has become a deeply rooted bad habit over the years," she said, adding that curbing noise pollution requires not only strict enforcement of laws but also a change in public behavior.
The adviser made the remarks while inaugurating a rally organized under the Department of Environment's ongoing Integrated and Partnership-based Project for Noise Pollution Control in Dhaka.
The rally, jointly organized by the Department of Environment and the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), aimed to raise public awareness about noise pollution. With the slogan "No More Noise Pollution, Let Healthy Life Prevail," the adviser formally launched the colorful procession.
The rally started from Manik Mia Avenue (South Plaza of the National Parliament Building) in the morning, passed through Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, and Bijoy Sarani, and concluded at the Department of Environment in Agargaon.
