Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) on Thursday fined two shops a total of Tk6 lakh for selling substandard baby food and cosmetics at Bashundhara City Shopping Mall in Dhaka.
The mobile court was conducted to ensure safe and quality products for consumers and to protect public health.
During the drive, Almas Super Shop was fined Tk5 lakh after being found in possession of substandard baby food, including chocolate, flavoured drinks, powdered milk, and various cosmetics that lacked the required BSTI testing and clearance.
In the same operation, Sophia’s Beauty House, an online-based establishment, was penalised Tk1 lakh for the proven allegation of selling substandard cosmetics.
The mobile court was led by BSTI Executive Magistrate Sabekun Nahar. Md Safayet Hossain performed duties on behalf of the institution, while BSTI official Ahsan Habib Khan was present to assist in the overall coordination of the proceedings.
According to a BSTI statement, nationwide market monitoring and mobile court activities are being conducted regularly to ensure safe, healthy, and quality products for the public.
The institution affirmed that such drives will be intensified in the future in the interest of the public. BSTI also urged consumers to remain vigilant and purchase only BSTI-approved and quality products during their shopping.
