Mobile courts fine 61 people for ignoring physical distancing directives

Mobile courts under Dhaka District Administration today fined 61 people nearly Tk 71,800 for ignoring government directives on physical distancing in Dhaka and nearby areas.

A total of 45 mobile courts were active in the city and district towns today, said Al Mamun, an executive magistrate of Dhaka District Administration.

The mobile court also worked on raising awareness among people urging them to ensure social and physical distancing, the official said.

The executive magistrates also supervised relief distribution among 875 people in-need in the city.