Authorities demolished two brick kilns and fined six others a combined Tk19.5 lakh during an environmental enforcement drive in Raiganj upazila of Sirajganj.
The operation was carried out Tuesday by a mobile court led by Executive Magistrate Sajjad Zahid Ratul, with support from the Department of Environment.
Officials said the drive targeted brick kilns operating without proper licences and contributing to environmental degradation.
Sirajganj Department of Environment Assistant Director Tuhin Alam said the campaign was launched to curb illegal brick kiln operations that damage agricultural land, pollute the environment and threaten public health.
During the day-long operation, six brick kilns were fined a total of Tk19.5 lakh.
Messrs Barna Bricks was fined Tk2 lakh, Messrs Pratyay Bricks Tk3 lakh 50 thousand, Messrs ADB Bricks Tk3 lakh, Messrs Lamiya Bricks Tk3 lakh, Messrs Mama-Bhagne Bricks Tk5 lakh and Messrs RFB Bricks Tk3 lakh.
Authorities also demolished two illegally operated kilns — Messrs Barna Bricks and Messrs RFB Bricks.
Officials said the enforcement action was part of ongoing efforts to control unregulated brick production and reduce environmental damage.
Sirajganj District Environment Department Prosecutor Shahin Alam participated in the operation along with members of police, Rapid Action Battalion, Fire Service and Ansar.
