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1,890 sacks of fertilizer seized in Dinajpur for excess stock

From Daily Star · () English

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A mobile court in Dinajpur seized 1,890 sacks of fertilizer from two warehouses for allegedly storing excess stock.
  • The manager of one of the warehouses received a three-month jail sentence and a fine of Tk 30,000.
  • The seized fertilizer will be sold to local farmers at government-set prices, with proceeds going to the government treasury.

Authorities in Dinajpur's Birganj upazila conducted a drive early today, seizing 1,890 sacks of fertilizer from two warehouses. The action was taken against dealers accused of storing fertilizer beyond their allocated amounts.

A mobile court, led by Executive Magistrate Suma Khatun, found 700 sacks of non-urea fertilizer, including TSP, MOP, and DAP, at Nawshad Enterprise. An additional 1,190 sacks of TSP fertilizer were found at Janata Husking Mill.

Md Kazi Faisal, the manager of Nawshad Enterprise, was sentenced to three months in prison and fined Tk 30,000. No one was present at Janata Husking Mill during the operation. The court ordered that all seized fertilizer be sold to local farmers at government-prescribed prices, with the revenue deposited into the government treasury.

Officials stated that such drives will continue to protect farmers' interests, indicating a commitment to ensuring fair distribution and availability of essential agricultural inputs.

Officials said such drives would continue to protect farmers' interests.

— OfficialsStating the intention to continue enforcement actions.
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