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Three rolling mills fined Tk 1.4 lakh for air pollution in Narayanganj

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Three rolling mills in Fatullah, Narayanganj, were fined Tk 1.4 lakh for alleged air pollution.
  • The operation was conducted by the upazila administration following complaints about air quality.
  • The fined mills included Akhtar Ispat Rolling Mill and Al Baraka Steel Re-Rolling Mills, penalized under air pollution control rules.

The upazila administration in Fatullah, Narayanganj, has imposed fines totaling Tk 1.4 lakh on three rolling mills for allegedly causing air pollution. The enforcement action took place in the Nandalalpur area of Kutubpur union.

According to SM Foyez Uddin, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), the administration acted promptly after receiving complaints regarding air pollution in the locality. The drive aimed to address environmental concerns raised by residents.

Among the penalized establishments were Akhtar Ispat Rolling Mill and Al Baraka Steel Re-Rolling Mills. These companies were fined under Rule 8 (f) of the Air Pollution (Control) Rules, 2022. The operation saw the participation of an executive magistrate, members of the Department of Environment, and personnel from the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) and Fatullah Model Police Station, who assisted the upazila administration.

The administration took immediate action after receiving complaints about air pollution in the area.

— SM Foyez UddinThe Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) explained the reason behind the administration's swift action.
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