Dhaka: A mobile court of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has conducted a special drive in the capital's Kawran Bazar area, leading to the seizure of 2,870 kilograms of banned polythene and the imposition of a total fine of Taka 15,000 on two companies. The operation targeted the illegal sale, supply, and marketing of banned polythene.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the operation was held between 12.30 pm and 02.30 pm at Kawran Bazar. The mobile court, led by RAB-2 Executive Magistrate Abu Hasan, penalized the organizations for violating environmental regulations. During the drive, the magistrate issued verbal warnings, urging all traders to refrain from producing, selling, or marketing banned polythene products in the future.
RAB-2 stated that the operation followed intelligence reports indicating that some traders were secretly distributing and selling banned polythene in the Kawran Bazar area. Based on the information, RAB-2 increased surveillance and carried out the raid to curb the illegal activity.
RAB officials confirmed that similar drives will continue across the city to ensure environmental protection and strict enforcement of the ban on polythene use.