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#Perspective / Silent zones in Dhaka: A dream come true or just more noise?
Dhaka’s ‘Silent Zone’ initiative, launched on October 1, 2024, aims to combat noise pollution from traffic horns. Starting around Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, it will expand citywide. In light of such an initiative, we spoke to people of different walks of life around the city to find out what they had to say about this action and their expectations for the future.
The tale of abandoned Panam (video)
Panam city is one of the most endangered historic sites in the world and a subject of significant archaeological and artistic interest. The silent city is situated at Sonargaon of Narayanganj district around 40 kilometres off the capital, Dhaka.
Silent zones in Dhaka: A dream come true or just more noise?
Dhaka’s ‘Silent Zone’ initiative, launched on October 1, 2024, aims to combat noise pollution from traffic horns. Starting around Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, it will expand citywide. In light of such an initiative, we spoke to people of different walks of life around the city to find out what they had to say about this action and their expectations for the future.
The tale of abandoned Panam (video)
Panam city is one of the most endangered historic sites in the world and a subject of significant archaeological and artistic interest. The silent city is situated at Sonargaon of Narayanganj district around 40 kilometres off the capital, Dhaka.