Sagufta Housing fined Tk 22 lakh
Department of Environment (DoE) yesterday fined Sagufta Housing Ltd Tk 22 lakh for expanding its housing project by filling up low-lying land violating the environment conservation act in the capital's Pallabi area.
The DoE Director (enforcement) Mohammed Munir Chowdhury fined the company and directed it to stop the project activities until receiving Environment Clearance Certificate, said a press release.
The DoE in 2010, issued Site Clearance Certificate (SCC) to the company permitting their project activities within 56 acres of land. But the company has expanded its project.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.
Comments