Save Dhaka city from sound pollution

The Daily Star has recently reported that DMP destroyed around 10,000 hydraulic horns in the capital in a bid to curb noise pollution. It's a welcome step.

The sound level in Dhaka city is nearly two times higher than the standard level, according to a survey conducted by Poribesh Banchao Andolon. Loud noise may cause hearing loss for old people and infants, and also serious psychological and physiological problems such as heart diseases and neurological disorders.  

The relevant authorities should take stringent measures against sound pollution and penalise the people and organisations responsible for the menace in the interest of public health. I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to look into this issue immediately.

Zubair Khaled Huq, By email