CHATTOGRAM, Jan 1, 2026 (BSS) - The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) in Chattogram has fined two business establishments, KB Healthcare and Bismillah Mejjan, for selling expired medicines and using harmful chemicals in food.

A recent operation was conducted in the Kalamia Bazar and Shah Amanat Bridge areas of the city on Thursday. The owner of KB Healthcare was fined Tk 20,000 for using expired reagents and selling expired medicines. Similarly, the owner of Bismillah Mejjan was fined Tk 20,000 for using harmful chemicals and artificial colors in food.

DNCRP Assistant Director Md Anisur Rahman said the fines were imposed on the two establishments for proven irregularities under the Consumer Rights Protection Act, and warned that stricter action would be taken in case of future violations.