DHAKA, Jan 8, 2026 (BSS) – The government has taken measures to prevent playing of horn to check noise pollution in the country with a view to considering public health. Excessive noise pollution is creating multiple health risks to people, while noise pollution causes various physical and mental problems, including hearing loss, partial or complete deafness, heart disease, high blood pressure, insomnia and mental concentration disorders, as well as the possibility of miscarriage in pregnant mothers, and the birth of deaf or disabled/special needs child in the womb. The government issued the Noise Pollution (Control) Rules, 2025 on November 24, 2025. Rule 6 of the Noise Pollution (Control) Rules, 2025 contains restrictions on vehicle horns. As per the Rule 6(3), no horn shall be played at night in a quiet area and as per Rule 6(4), no horn shall be played in residential areas.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 08, 2026 13:16 UTC