Environmental law

Illegal wood-fired brick kiln fined in Bangladesh’s coastal Sandwip

A mobile court in Sandwip fined an illegal brick kiln for burning wood, as authorities step up enforcement against...

Illegal brick kiln fined Tk 1 lakh in Khagrachhari

A mobile court in Khagrachhari fined an illegal brick kiln Tk 100,000, highlighting ongoing enforcement efforts against unlawful brickfield...

Bangladesh enacts tough law to protect haors

Bangladesh has enacted a tough new ordinance imposing jail and fines to curb encroachment, protect haors and wetlands, and...

Bangladesh enacts law to protect trees, sets heavy fines

Bangladesh has enacted a strict tree conservation ordinance, requiring permits, banning damage and setting heavy fines to protect forests...

Bangladesh enacts forest ordinance, heavy fines ahead

Bangladesh has enacted a new forest and tree conservation ordinance, imposing heavy fines for illegal felling, mandatory reforestation and...

Two illegal brick kilns demolished in Rangamati

Authorities demolished two illegal brick kilns in Rangamati’s Rajsthali upazila, shutting operations and fining owners Tk 400,000 for violating...

DoE fines four brick kilns Tk16.5 lakh in Barishal

Four brick kilns in Barishal were fined Tk 16.5 lakh after the Department of Environment raided illegal operations, demolished...