![]() ![]() This year’s theme for the day is “Protect their hearing, protect their health.” This is almost twice the maximum noise level that can be tolerated by humans – 60dB – without suffering a gradual loss of hearing, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).Īmid this situation, Bangladesh will observe the 23rd International Noise Awareness Day today, along with the world. ![]() In Dhaka, the average sound level is 80-110dB in prime areas such as Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, Shahbagh, Gabtoli and Mohakhali Bus Terminal, says the study report. Noise pollution has become a significant problem in Bangladesh, especially in all the divisional headquarters where sound levels are far beyond the acceptable sound level for the human ear, according to a recent study by the Department of Environment (DoE). ![]()
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