Sanitary Violations, Public Smoking Two Establishment Fined in Kaptai.

Staff Reporter. ​A mobile court conducted a drive in Kaptai markets to enforce consumer rights and environmental protection, fining two business establishments a total of BDT 2,500 for preparing food in unsanitary conditions and violating public smoking regulations. ​The operation was carried out around 12:30 PM on Wednesday (September 9) in the Jetty Ghat and New Market areas of Kaptai Upazila. Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Neli Rudra led the drive. ​According to court sources, the Executive Magistrate inspected the kitchen of 'Lake Haven Hotel' at Jetty Ghat market and found extremely unhygienic conditions. For violating food safety regulations, the hotel owner, Md. Sohel (40), was fined BDT 2,000. ​Meanwhile, Fakhrul Islam, owner of 'Mizan Cooling Corner' in the New Market area, was fined BDT 500 for allowing public smoking in violation of the Tobacco Control Act. ​Following the drive, Assistant Commissioner (Land) Neli Rudra stated that routine monitoring would continue to ensure public health and safe food accessibility. ​During the operation, business owners were also instructed and sensitized on keeping fire safety equipment on site and ensuring emergency protection protocols.