33 orgs fined in July for pollution
The Department of Environment (DoE) fined 33 organisations in seven districts more than Tk 3.80 crore in July for polluting and degrading the environment.
Eleven factories were shut down by the DoE for extreme levels of toxic waste emission and having no environmental clearance, said a press release.
The DoE uncovered two cases of hill cutting in Chittagong and Sylhet, 15 incidents of water pollution in rivers Brahmaputra, Shitalakkhya and Turag, three cases of sound pollution in Tongi, Narayanganj and Munshiganj, five cases of sound pollution around the capital and one case of filth and insect infestation in public transport.
Along with the enforcement drives, DoE has provided instructions and information concerning environmental laws, effects of environmental pollution and methods of preventing pollution to 50 entrepreneurs, factory owners and workers.
“Violating environmental laws has become so widespread that it will take a long time to bring the situation under control. It is not possible to curb river pollution overnight,” said Mohammed Munir Chowdhury, director of DoE.
“Business and factory owners must abide by the law and show integrity in their dealings. They should value the environment's welfare over personal gain,” he added.
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