A mobile court on Saturday fined 19 people for not wearing masks in public places and helmets while riding bikes in Shalikha Upazila of Magura.
Golam Md Baten, Shalikha Upazila Nirbahi Officer, said he along with others concerned conducted drives in Arpara, Talkhari and Dhaneswargati unions at noon.
“The 19 were slapped with a fine of TK 4,000 as per the Motor Vehicles Ordinance and Contagious Disease Act,” he said, adding that the administration will be stronger in future against violation of rules.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the health authority made it mandatory to wear masks in public places and warned of strict action against any violation of the hygiene roles.