Excessive use of horns causes greatest harm to drivers themselves: RizwanaEnvironment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said excessive use of horns causes the greatest harm to drivers themselves as 65 percent of drivers in the country suffer from hearing impairment. Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) organized the training programme under the Integrated and Participatory Project to Control Noise Pollution (3rd Revised). Rizwana, also adviser for Information and Broadcasting and Water Resources ministries, said for the first time, a practical, partnership-based initiative has been launched to control noise pollution through training drivers. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed was also present as the special guest with BRTA Chairman Abu Momtaz Saad Uddin Ahmed in the chair.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 27, 2026 16:22 UTC