A mobile court has fined a filling station in Daganbhuiyan upazila of Feni for suspending fuel supply, causing public inconvenience.
The fine was imposed on Sotota Filling Station during a mobile court drive conducted on April 9, 2026.
According to officials, the filling station authorities decided to halt fuel supply from 7:00pm throughout the night, creating a chaotic situation among the general public.
Later around 9:00pm, a joint operation led by the Assistant Commissioner (Land) of Daganbhuiyan upazila, with support from the Bangladesh Army, was conducted, and fuel supply at the station was restored.
Initially, the owner of the filling station claimed that the dispensing machine was out of order. However, upon on-site inspection, the machine was found to be functional.
Considering the misleading and dishonest conduct, the mobile court filed a case and fined the owner Tk 10,000 under the Petroleum Act, 2016, which was realised on the spot.
In total, one case was filed and one person was penalised during the drive.
Feni Deputy Commissioner confirmed the matter.