HC petition seeks directives to curb World Cup-related violence, noise pollution
The lawyer says the writ is likely to be heard by a High Court bench next week.
A Supreme Court lawyer today (9 July) filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking directives to curb World Cup-related violence, public nuisance and excessive noise pollution.
The writ, filed by Supreme Court lawyer Mohammad Shafiqul Islam, seeks a rule asking why the government's failure to control World Cup-related violence, public suffering and noise pollution should not be declared illegal.
It also seeks a policy to regulate fireworks and loudspeakers during public screenings and celebrations and ban fireworks and excessive noise after 11pm.
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Shafiqul Islam said the writ is likely to be heard by a High Court bench next week.
The petition says late-night fireworks and loud celebrations have disrupted the sleep of children, the elderly and other residents.
The writ also includes a newspaper report saying support for rival World Cup teams has triggered deadly clashes in Bangladesh.
It says at least 10 people have died and 45 others have been injured in World Cup-related incidents across the country.
The death toll rose to 11 after Brazil supporter Md Shariful Islam, 32, was allegedly killed by Argentina supporters in Cumilla on Tuesday night (7 July), the lawyer added.
Detective Branch (DB) Additional Commissioner Shafiqul Islam said DB personnel will monitor venues where World Cup matches are screened on big screens to prevent violence.
Society and crime expert Dr Touhidul Haque, a faculty member at University of Dhaka said the inability to accept victory and defeat is not limited to sports but reflects a broader social mindset.
