Narsingdi: The Department of Environment (DoE) has imposed fines totaling Taka 7.5 lakh on seven illegal brick kilns in a recent mobile court drive conducted in Palash upazila of the district. The operation also resulted in the immediate closure of these brick kilns.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the drive was conducted from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Wednesday in various areas of Danga union. Md Badrul Huda, deputy director of the DoE’s Narsingdi District Office, confirmed the details of the operation. Executive Magistrate Md Rezwan-Ul-Islam from the DoE headquarters led the mobile court drive, with assistance from the DoE’s legal team. Assistant Director Prashanta Kumar Roy served as the prosecutor during the court proceedings.
Alongside DoE officials, Inspector Samar Krishna Das and other team members from the Narsingdi District Office were present during the drive. A patrol team from RAB-11 and local police provided crucial support throughout the operation. Among the kilns fined were M/s MAS Brick Field, M/s Aziz Bokul Brick Field, M/s Combined Bricks, M/s Bondhu Bricks, and M/s Ekota Brick Field, which collectively contributed to the Taka 7.5 lakh fine.
Speaking on the matter, Md Badrul Huda emphasized that such drives would continue in the district to prevent environmental damage and uphold the regulations set forth by the DoE. “These measures are essential for protecting the environment and ensuring compliance with the law,” he added.