Bangladesh Department of Environment Launches Major Noise Pollution Control Campaign in Dhaka

Date: January 5, 2026 | Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh | Organization: Department of Environment (DoE)

Campaign Overview

The Department of Environment (DoE) of Bangladesh has launched an ambitious “Integrated and Participatory Project for Noise Pollution Control” targeting the growing problem of urban noise pollution in Dhaka. The campaign, inaugurated on January 5, 2026, will conduct mobile courts and public awareness activities at 10 strategic locations across the capital city over 10 working days.

Official Inauguration

The campaign was formally inaugurated at 11:00 AM in front of the National Press Club by Ms. Mohsina Akter Banu, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. In her address, she emphasized that public awareness is essential for controlling noise pollution and called upon citizens to actively participate in addressing this growing environmental concern.

“Noise pollution has reached an alarming level in recent years,” Ms. Banu stated, adding that the government, through the Department of Environment, is making comprehensive efforts to curb it.

Campaign Activities

Following a human chain demonstration in front of the Press Club, a colorful awareness rally marched from the Press Club to the Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University. The rally featured:

• A decorated pickup van with awareness messages
• Placards and festoons with anti-noise slogans
• An eye-catching squirrel-shaped mascot
• 150+ student volunteers from colleges and universities

Target Locations

The campaign will conduct activities at major locations across Dhaka:

• Azimpur
• New Market
• Agargaon
• Planning Commission Intersection
• Bangladesh Secretariat
• Government Employees’ Hospital Intersection
• Gulshan-2 Circle
• TSC (Teacher-Student Centre)

New Regulatory Powers

Under the newly enacted Noise Pollution (Control) Regulations, 2025, traffic sergeants have been granted on-the-spot fining authority for vehicles exceeding permissible noise limits. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Traffic Division actively joined the campaign and immediately began imposing fines on violating vehicles.

Public Engagement

Participants held placards displaying slogans such as:

• “No Horn”
• “Unnecessary Horns Damage Hearing”
• “Noise Pollution Causes Multiple Health Risks”
• “Let’s Stop Unnecessary Honking”

Collaborative Effort

The campaign is organized in collaboration between the DoE, Dhaka Metropolitan Police traffic divisions, and Green Voice, an environmental advocacy organization. Alamgir Kabir, Chief Coordinator of Green Voice, called upon all citizens to take collective action for a noise-free environment.