DoE demolishes two illegal brick kilns
The Department of Environment yesterday demolished two illegal brick kilns set up on the banks of Turag river in Savar and fined one of them Tk 20 lakh.
DoE Executive Magistrate Tamzid Ahmed conducted the eviction drive at 12pm near Ashulia Bazar.
The fine was imposed on Raju Bricks, said Tamzid, adding that owner of another kiln -- AAB Bricks -- managed to flee during the drive.
A case will be filed against the AAB owner, he said.
The brick kilns of both the companies were fully demolished, said the executive magistrate.
Mossabber Hossen Mohammed Rajib, assistant director (Dhaka district) of DoE, fire service officials, police and Rab members were also present during the daylong drive.
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