5 Dhaka factories fined Tk 57 lakh

The Department of Environment (DoE) yesterday fined five factories, located in and outside the capital, Tk 57 lakh for polluting environment.

In Rupnagar, Deep Washing and Aksa International were fined Tk 11 lakh and Tk 6 lakh respectively, DoE officials said.

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In Narayanganj, Yesma Knitting and Dyeing Ltd was fined Tk 26 lakh, Confidence Electronics Ltd (battery unit) at Taltola Tk 12 lakh, while Vajon Apparels Ltd at Konabari of Gazipur Tk 2 lakh, the officials added.