Department of Environment (DoE) has carried out a series of mobile court across the country to curb the use of hydraulic horns, control noise pollution, and prevent the stockpiling and sale of banned polythene. DoE’s Monitoring and Enforcement Wing and the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) jointly conducted the drive in Dhaka’s Rampura area.
The mobile court took action against six vehicles which were fined Tk 16,000 for using hydraulic horns and creating excessive noise, while eight horns were confiscated.
The BRTA also filed 11 cases and dumped two buses during the operation. DoE officials said the nationwide drives will continue to protect the environment, control noise pollution, eliminate banned polythene use, and promote environmental sustainability.