The WHO estimates that over five percent of the global population suffers from noise-related issues

"This decision is part of a series of measures the club has been taking to ensure strict compliance with current municipal regulations during concerts," the club said in a statement.

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Dhaka is the world’s noisiest city, according to a latest report of the United Nations Environment Programme.

The Secretariat and its surrounding areas have been declared sound pollution free zone.

A 70-year-old man was beaten to death allegedly by a youngster for protesting against loud music during a picnic in Jhalakathi's Nalchity upazila early yesterday.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) asks people not to use high-volume sound devices in the capital’s residential areas to ensure peaceful living atmosphere for the city dwellers.

The High Court directs the government to take necessary steps in 48 hours to stop the use of pneumatic horns in vehicles in Dhaka city to prevent sound pollution. The court asked the government to confiscate the instruments used for hydraulic horns in next seven days.