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DHAKA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) - A symbolic silence programme titled "No Horn, No Dust" was held today in capital's Gulshan area to raise awareness among drivers and the general public about preventing noise and environmental pollution.

Organised by the Gulshan Traffic Division, the awareness programme covered the Gulshan, Banani and Niketan areas, with the main event taking place at the Gulshan-2 intersection.

As part of the programme, drivers of passing vehicles were requested to step out of their vehicles and observe one minute of silence. 

The drivers responded spontaneously and participated in the initiative, standing with placards reading "No Horn, No Dust!"

To mark the programme, traffic signals at the Gulshan-2 intersection were kept on red for one minute in all four directions-north, south, east and west-ensuring the symbolic observance of silence.

The initiative aimed at discouraging unnecessary use of vehicle horns and promoting cleanliness of roads to reduce dust pollution. 

In this regard, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and the traffic division are working jointly to curb noise and environmental pollution in the area.

Deputy Commissioner of Gulshan Traffic Division Mizanur Rahman Shelly, along with other concerned officers and around 150 tag members, were present during the programme.