
NARSINGDI, March 12, 2026 (BSS) - The Department of Environment (DoE) has
imposed fines totaling Taka 7.5 lakh on seven illegal brick kilns in a recent
mobile court drive conducted in Palash upazila of the district.
The operation also resulted in the immediate closure of these brick kilns.
The drive conducted from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Wednesday in various areas of
Danga union. Md Badrul Huda, deputy director of the DoE's Narsingdi District
Office, confirmed the details of the operation.
Executive Magistrate Md Rezwan-Ul-Islam from the DoE headquarters led the
mobile court drive, with assistance from the DoE's legal team. Assistant
Director Prashanta Kumar Roy served as the prosecutor during the court
proceedings.
Alongside DoE officials, Inspector Samar Krishna Das and other team members
from the Narsingdi District Office were present during the drive. A patrol
team from RAB-11 and local police provided crucial support throughout the
operation.
Among the kilns fined were M/s MAS Brick Field, M/s Aziz Bokul Brick Field,
M/s Combined Bricks, M/s Bondhu Bricks and M/s Ekota Brick Field, which
collectively contributed to the Taka 7.5 lakh fine.
Speaking on the matter, Md Badrul Huda emphasized that such drives would
continue in the district to prevent environmental damage and uphold the
regulations set forth by the DoE.
"These measures are essential for protecting the environment and ensuring
compliance with the law," he added.