, Nov. 29 -- pollution drive was carried out across Dhaka city on Saturday, resulting in 32 cases, fines totalling Tk 255,000, and the seizure of several hydraulic horns.

The operation was led by the Department of Environment (DoE) and conducted in collaboration with multiple agencies, including the BRTA, Dhaka North City Corporation, Dhaka South City Corporation, RAJUK, Dhaka Metropolitan Police, RAB, BNCC, Bangladesh Scouts, Green Voice, Fire Service and Civil Defense.

A total of 10 magistrate teams took part in the drive, with the DoE operating three teams independently.

Under the Noise Pollution Control Rules 2006, two mobile courts were operated in the Engineers Institution Bangladesh (IEB) area and Uttara, where Tk 11,000 in fine...