The district administration, in collaboration with the Department of Environment,fined an illegal brick kiln. Photo: BSS

BANDARBAN, March 2, 2026 (BSS) - The district administration, in 
collaboration with the Department of Environment (DoE), fined an illegal 
brick kiln Taka 2 lakh during a raid in Kagjikhola area under Baishari union 
of Naikhongchari upazila of the district on Monday morning.

The mobile court was jointly conducted by Assistant Commissioner and 
Executive Magistrate Md. Abu Abdullah of the Bandarban District 
Administration. Assistant Director (AD) of the Department of Environment, 
Bandarban Md. Rezaul Karim represented the prosecution during the drive.

According to mobile court sources, the kiln-- operating under the name 'NSB 
Bricks'-- was found to be running without environmental clearance and valid 
documentation. 

The establishment was fined Taka 2 lakh for violating the law and the fine 
was realised on the spot.

The district administration and the Department of Environment reiterated that 
their campaign against illegal brick kilns will continue in order to 
safeguard the environment and agricultural resources.