GIS Based Mapping and Assessment of Noise Pollution in Gazipur City, Bangladesh

Noise pollution is an extensive concern for urban areas around the world. Gazipur one of significant hubs garment industry in Bangladesh. The purpose study was to address highest sources noise this City and identify public perceptions pollution. levels have been measured from 38 locations 8.00 am 6.00 pm including industrial, mixed, commercial, residential, sensitive zones on both working non-working days. ArcGIS based assessment using IDW spatial interpolation technique used mapping across area. average level (100.9 dB) observed at Joydebpur Junction period evening (4.00 pm) lowest (47.5 front Banghabandhu Satellite Ground Station afternoon (12.00 2.00 pm). Heavy industrialization, vehicles horn, construction sites, traffic noise, loudspeakers, expired engines, loud talking, outdoor parties are reasons increase City. Study showed that every location higher than standard levels. Survey data indicated city dwellers endure headaches, irritable moods, sleeplessness, bad temper, stress. This strongly suggests proper implementation existing laws helps mitigate reduce situation