Noise pollution in the cities of Bangladesh has gone too far beyond the acceptable limits in decibel anywhere in the world. It seems no third world backward country is as uncivilised as we are in respect of making noise. I live in a residential area in Chittagong which, besides being a residential area, houses schools, colleges, university and hospitals. One of the busiest roads traverses the residential area allowing passage of all kinds of conceivable vehicles, including intercity buses and trucks with hydraulic horns continuously pressed from both directions of the road and loud speakers fitted on the roof of the buses with songs in full volume. And these happen during the day and during the night all days of the week. To this is added frequent miking for political and religious meetings.

This is not just gross noise pollution and serious health hazard, which may lead to permanent deafness and heart attack. This is TORTURE to the residents, patients and students of the area. Something must be done about it. I don't think use of hydraulic horns and loud speakers are allowed in city areas. Why can't these be stopped? I feel if the Metropolitan Police Commissioner and the City Mayor wish, they could stop these nuisances forthwith.

Anyway, if that needs enactment of law, please enact the relevant law and save the peace-loving people from being tortured.