The Shahjalal International Airport area has been declared a silent zone, with authorities warning that strict action will be taken against violations of noise pollution regulations.
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Shafiqul Islam Khan made the announcement while speaking as chief guest at a noise awareness rally jointly organised by DNCC, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and the Department of Environment on Thursday.
He said the area will remain a designated silent zone from now on and no noise pollution will be tolerated. “If anyone violates the rules, law enforcement agencies will strictly implement the government’s guidelines on noise pollution control,” he said.
The administrator also said that Gulshan, Banani, Niketan and Baridhara have already been declared silent zones, and with cooperation from local societies, DNCC is working to build a cleaner environment free from noise and air pollution.
“We are not saying this will be achieved overnight, but with the cooperation of citizens and environmental stakeholders, we can make progress and prove it through action,” he added.
Responding to questions from journalists, he said the traffic division of DMP, under supervision of the metropolitan traffic department, is successfully using AI technology to manage traffic signals, and the system will continue in the future.
Department of Environment Director General Dr. Mohammad Lutfur Rahman said the agency is working continuously to control noise pollution. He added that awareness campaigns are being carried out, including installation of signboards with messages on major roads, newspaper advertisements, television broadcasts and social media campaigns.
Additional Police Commissioner (Traffic) of DMP Mohammad Anisur Rahman said that since the implementation of the Noise Pollution Control Rules 2025, the traffic police have been actively working to curb noise pollution and citizens will gradually see the benefits.
He urged city residents to cooperate in controlling noise pollution.
Representatives from Gulshan, Niketan, Banani and Baridhara societies, senior officials from DNCC and the Department of Environment, officials from Green Savers, journalists, members of DMP and BRTA, and other dignitaries were present at the event.