Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The Department of Environment carried out 11 mobile court operations in Bhola, Lakshmipur, Rangpur, Khulna, Sirajganj, Chattogram, Narsingdi, Netrokona, Cox's Bazar, Feni, and in Gulshan and Bhatara areas of Dhaka to curb the production, sale, and distribution of banned polythene.

These actions led to 16 legal cases, fines totaling Tk 53,500, and the confiscation of approximately 1,300 kilograms of banned polythene. Furthermore, warnings were issued to shopkeepers in places like the Gulshan kitchen market and Baridhara new market to halt sales of the prohibited items.

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