Anti-noise pollution drive in Bogra, 3 vehicles fined
Bogura Office
A mobile court has fined three vehicles a total of Tk 10,500 for creating excessive noise levels during a drive against noise pollution in Bogra. Hydraulic horns were seized from the vehicles and destroyed during the operation.
The operation was conducted in coordination with the district administration and the Bogra district office of the Department of Environment in the Banani Bypass area of Bogra city on Wednesday at around 2 pm.
During the campaign, several transport drivers were warned not to use hydraulic horns in the future. In addition, leaflets were distributed and awareness stickers were placed on various transport vehicles to raise awareness about the harmful effects of noise pollution.
The judge in the mobile court was Faisal Ahmad, Executive Magistrate of the District Administration. The prosecution was provided by Assistant Director of the Department of Environment, Bogra District Office, Mahthir Bin Mohammad and Inspector Md. Mahmudul Hasan.
At that time, members of the district police were on security duty.
Concerned officials said that such campaigns to control noise pollution will continue.
