The Department of Environment (DoE) has fined two brick kilns a total of Tk 10 lakh in Manikganj for operating without required environmental clearance and official permission.
Acting on information, Executive Magistrate Foyjun Nesa Akter conducted a special drive at Mrs Malek Bricks in Khagrakuri village under Dighi Union of Manikganj Sadar Upazila, imposing a fine of Tk 5 lakh.
In a separate operation in Kandapar village of Saturia Upazila, another illegal brick kiln—Mrs Khan Bricks—was also fined Tk 5 lakh for operating without authorization.
DoE Deputy Director Abdullah Al Mamun said the kilns had been running without the necessary clearance certificates and approvals from the department.

