Environment pollution: 5 factories fined Tk 2cr

DHAKA, July 23: The Department of Environment (DoE) has fined five factories in Dhaka and its adjoining areas Tk 2 crore for polluting the environment.
 
Of the factories, two each are located in Savar and Tongi, while the rest in Ashulia.
 
DoE sources said two factories — Pakiza Dying and Printing Industries Ltd and ZK Fabrics in Savar were fined Tk 1.52 crore and Tk five lakh respectively on Monday for polluting the environment.
 
Besides, Lotus Kamal Knitwear Ltd in Ashulia, Admiral Denim Washing Ltd and FGS Laundry Ltd in Tongi were fined Tk nine lakh, eight lakh and three lakh respectively for the same offence.
 
DoE director (monitoring and enforcement) M Alamgir summoned representatives of the factories and fined them on hearing their statements.