Dhaka, Jan 27 (V7N) — The Gulshan Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Tuesday observed a one-minute symbolic silence program titled ‘No Horn, No Dust’ to raise public awareness about noise pollution and road cleanliness.

The awareness program was held at the Gulshan-2 intersection at 4:20 pm. According to a DMP press release, traffic signals on all four sides of the intersection—north, south, east and west—were temporarily turned red during the program.

At that time, arriving drivers were requested to step out of their vehicles and observe one minute of silence. Drivers participated spontaneously, standing together while holding placards displaying the message ‘No Horn, No Dust’, symbolizing reduced honking and a cleaner road environment.

The initiative is being jointly implemented by the Gulshan Traffic Division and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) in the Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara and Niketan areas.

The one-minute silence was a symbolic public awareness effort aimed at sensitizing drivers and pedestrians to the importance of a healthy road environment and public health.

Around 150 traffic assistants took part in the program. The event was conducted in the presence of Gulshan Traffic Division Deputy Commissioner Mizanur Rahman Shelly and other concerned officials.

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