Barishal:A mobile court has imposed fines totaling Taka 18,000 on five business establishments in the Amtalar Mor area of the city for preparing food in unhygienic conditions and operating without valid trade licenses.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the drive was led by Barishal City Corporation (BCC) Executive Magistrate Md. Raihan Uz Zaman. Three of the establishments were fined a total of Taka 15,000 under Section 53 of the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009. These establishments include Mayer Doa Hotel, Shefa Hotel, and Mizan Sweets and Restaurant, which were penalized for both unhygienic food preparation and lacking valid trade licenses.
Additionally, two other establishments were fined a combined total of Taka 3,000 for conducting business operations without the necessary trade licenses.