Noise pollution: The lethal soundtrack to life in Dhaka

There are numerous factors that have turned Dhaka into one of the most unliveable cities in the world, but one that manages to fly under the radar despite growing to alarming levels in recent years is noise pollution. Most residents are vocal about traffic, the lack of green spaces, the

Severe noise pollution requires immediate action

Among the various hazards that the dwellers of our beloved capital encounter in their day to day life, noise pollution is one of the most prominent ones. Not very long ago, a study conducted by the Department of Environment (DoE) found that the sound level in many places in the