Illegal factories shut down, banned polythene seized in countrywide drives
DHAKA, Aug 31, 2025 (BSS) – Mobile courts and drives were conducted today, simultaneously in the capital and across several districts of the country.
A mobile court led by Sabrina Rahman, Senior Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Executive Magistrate was conducted in Dhaka’s Bosila area.
During the operation, one institution was fined Tk 20,000 for occupying roads and keeping construction materials in open spaces while several building owners and contractors were cautioned.
Under the Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, mobile courts in Feni, Sirajganj, Kishoreganj, Jhenaidah, Narayanganj and Dhaka city’s Chawkbazar, Imamganj and Swarighat areas conducted seven anti-polythene drives.
These resulted in 15 cases, fines totaling Tk 62,000 and the seizure of 275 kg of banned polythene.
Additionally, electricity connections of three illegal polythene factories were cut off and the factories were sealed.
An operation was carried out in Imamganj but no evidence of polythene production or sales was found.
Market vendors, super shop owners and shopkeepers were cautioned and awareness leaflets were distributed there.
According to the Noise Pollution Control Rules, six mobile courts were conducted in Kishoreganj, Feni, Jhenaidah, Sunamganj and Rajbari.
A total of 17 cases were filed, Tk 24,500 in fines were realized and 22 hydraulic horns were seized.
Several drivers were also given warning notices.
Under the Medical Waste (Management and Processing) Rules, 2008, a drive against hospitals and diagnostic centers in Feni led to one case, a fine of Tk 10,000 and warnings issued to several owners.
In Gazipur’s Tongi area, an enforcement drive was conducted against four illegally operating factories running without environmental clearance and ETPs. Their electricity connections were cut off and operations were completely shut down.
The Department of Environment announced that such drives will continue across the country.