The Department of Environment (DoE) today conducted multiple mobile court drives in Dhaka and Bandarban, taking immediate action against black smoke emissions, noise pollution, banned polythene, and air pollution caused by construction materials.
Two mobile court drives were carried out in Bandarban and Chawkbazar Imamganj of Dhaka against the production and use of banned polythene. In these drives, one case was filed, a fine of Tk. 500 was realized, and 2 kg of polythene was seized. Several supermarket and shop owners were cautioned, and awareness leaflets were distributed among the public.
In Dhaka’s Manik Mia Avenue, a mobile court fined a total of Tk. 14,000 in five cases for excessive black smoke emissions from vehicles and issued warnings to several drivers. In another drive conducted in the same area under the Noise Pollution (Control) Rules 2006, two hydraulic horns were seized, and multiple drivers were warned.
Separately, under the Air Pollution Control Rules 2022, a mobile court drive was conducted in the Adabor area of Dhaka against air pollution caused by construction materials. One case was filed, a fine of Tk. 10,000 was imposed, and several owners of establishments were cautioned. They were also directed to remove the construction materials immediately.