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Three businesses fined Tk 240,000 in Dhaka and Chattogram

Published : Saturday, 17 October, 2026 at 7:57 PM

Observer Online Report

Three businesses in Dhaka and Chattogram have been fined a total of Tk 240,000 for various irregularities, including producing and storing sweets in unhygienic conditions, weight manipulation and selling LPG cylinders above government-fixed prices.

The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection imposed the fines during separate market monitoring drives on Saturday, October 17.

In Lalbagh, Dhaka, officials found irregularities at Al Madina Mishtanna Bhandar, near Khan Mohammad Mosque and Lalbagh Fort. The violations included producing and storing food in unhygienic conditions, manipulating the weight of sweets, using hydros and failing to display a price list.

The establishment was fined Tk 150,000 under various sections of the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009. Hydros and unlabelled flavouring substances were also seized.

The drive was led by Muhammad Hasanuzzaman, assistant director of the directorate’s Dhaka district office.

In Chattogram city, M/S Monowara Corporation, also known as Anannya Trade Centre, was fined Tk 80,000 for selling LPG cylinders above the fixed prices and failing to properly display a price list.

The establishment was selling 12kg cylinders for Tk 1,950, 35kg cylinders for Tk 5,500 and 45kg cylinders for Tk 7,000.

In the same area, AR Traders was fined another Tk 10,000 for irregularities in issuing sales vouchers and displaying its price list.

During the drives, the establishments were instructed to sell gas cylinders at prices fixed by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC).

The directorate said such drives would continue to protect consumer interests, ensure food safety and maintain price discipline in the market.

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