Khulna: The district administration in Khulna conducted a series of mobile court drives on Sunday, resulting in fines totaling Tk 33,000 for two fuel pumps. The initiative aimed to maintain the regular supply of fuel and monitor the situation within the region.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the inspection covered several filling stations and oil pumps across both the metropolitan area and the district of Khulna. During the operations, officials scrutinized fuel stock levels, preservation registers, and the quantities stored in tanks. At Sultana Filling Station under Daulatpur Police Station, discrepancies were noted between the sales and stock records.
The mobile courts extended their inspections to filling stations and oil pumps from Gallamari to Zero Point and Aranghata areas of Khulna city. At Akn Filling Station, the authorities found evidence of under-measurement in fuel dispensing.
Consequently, the Sultana Filling Station was fined Tk 3,000, while Akn Filling Station faced a penalty of Tk 30,000. The total fines collected during the drive amounted to Tk 33,000. Additionally, necessary directives were issued to ensure proper stock management, supply, and accurate fuel distribution at the pumps.
The district administration emphasized that these drives will continue in the public interest, aiming to uphold transparency and accountability within the fuel distribution sector.