A joint drive in Sylhet city has fined four businesses a total of Tk 2 lakh for multiple violations under the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009.
The drive was carried out on Monday in the Kalighat area by a team comprising RAB-9, the Consumer Protection Cell (CPSC) Sylhet, the Bangladesh Army, and the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection.
According to officials, the drive targeted offences such as illegal production and sale of goods, overcharging customers, failure to provide promised services, and not displaying mandatory product information.
During the drive, four establishments were fined for selling edible oil at inflated prices, using banned chemicals in food items, and not displaying price lists.
The fined establishments are: Saudia Traders, Kalighat, Tk 50,000; Messrs A.S Traders, Kalighat, Tk 80,000; Khan Traders, Kalighat, Tk 50,000; and Rahman and Brothers, Kalighat, Tk 20,000.
Officials said the businesses committed punishable offences under sections 40 and 45 of the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009.
Additional Superintendent of Police of RAB-9, KM Shahidul Islam Sohag, confirmed the matter and said such drives will continue to protect public interest and maintain market discipline.