A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Thursday seeking its directives to curb violence, public nuisance and noise pollution connected to the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations.

The petition also sought orders to regulate the timing of public screenings and celebrations, formulate a policy on the use of fireworks and loudspeakers, and stop the use of high-volume sound systems and fireworks after 11:00pm.

Supreme Court lawyer Muhammad Shafiqul Islam filed the writ.

Speaking to reporters, the lawyer said media reports suggest that 11 people have died in incidents related to the World Cup celebrations so far. He also said the use of loud fireworks at night has disturbed the sleep of children, the elderly, and other residents.

A newspaper report titled "10 people lost their lives in World Cup madness" was attached to the petition.

According to the report, although Bangladesh is not participating in the tournament, enthusiasm among supporters of different teams has been high. Verbal arguments between rival fans have, in some cases, turned into violent clashes.

The report claimed that at least 10 people have been killed and around 45 others injured in World Cup-related incidents across the country during this year's tournament. Three of the victims were reportedly stabbed to death.

Meanwhile, the latest victim was Md Shariful Islam, 32, a Brazil supporter, who was allegedly beaten to death by Argentina supporters in Cumilla's Adarsha Sadar upazila on Tuesday night, bringing the reported death toll from World Cup-related incidents to 11.