Mobile courts have been run in 3 upazilas of the district to protect public interest, prevent illegal sand extraction, ensure order in the market system and protect consumer rights. In these day-long drives conducted by the district administration, two people have been sentenced to one month's imprisonment for violating the law. At the same time, a total fine of 1 lakh 20 thousand taka has been collected and sand worth approximately 2.5 lakh taka has been seized.
Mobile courts in 3 upazilas in Netrakona, 2 people sentenced to prison
Mobile courts have been run in 3 upazilas of the district to protect public interest, prevent illegal sand extraction, ensure order in the market system and protect consumer rights. In these day-long drives conducted by the district administration, two people have been sentenced to one month's imprisonment for violating the law. At the same time, a total fine of 1 lakh 20 thousand taka has been collected and sand worth approximately 2.5 lakh taka has been seized.

According to the district administration, these drives were conducted separately in different areas of Mohanganj, Netrokona Sadar and Kalmakanda upazilas yesterday, Wednesday. The main aim of the drive was to stop illegal extraction of natural resources, maintain order in the market of daily necessities and protect the interests of consumers. This multi-faceted activity of the administration is being seen as a coordinated effort to enforce the law and protect public interest at the local level.
Campaign against illegal sand mining in Mohanganj
Assistant Commissioner (Land) M. A. Quader conducted a campaign against illegal sand mining, transportation and sale in the Tengapara Sluice Gate area of Mohanganj Upazila. During the campaign, action was taken against those concerned under the Sand Mines and Soil Management Act, 2010.
Administration sources said that under Section 15(1) of the act, Md. Kibria, 40, and Md. Shahid Mia, 30, of Madhyanagar Upazila of Sunamganj were sentenced to one month's imprisonment. Later, they were sent to the district jail.
In the same campaign, Md. Manik Mia, 49, of Mohanganj was fined Tk 1 lakh for his involvement in illegal sand mining. As a result, strict administrative action was taken against illegal sand mining in just one campaign, as well as a financial penalty.
Unauthorized sand mining from rivers, canals and other natural sources can pose a risk to the ecological balance and local infrastructure. For this reason, the field administration's campaign is considered important in implementing the law related to sand and soil management.
Market monitoring and consumer rights campaign in Netrokona Sadar
Mobile courts and monitoring activities were also conducted in the bus stand and Challisha areas of Netrokona Sadar Upazila. The campaign led by Assistant Commissioner and Executive Magistrate Md. Sahabuddin inspected various business establishments and LPG cylinder storage godowns.
In the campaign, a fine of 10 thousand taka was imposed in one case for violating the Essential Commodities Control Act, 1956. At the same time, another case was filed under the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009 when irregularities were detected in a godown storing LPG cylinders. A fine of 10 thousand taka was also collected in that case.
A total of 20 thousand taka was collected in two separate cases. The administration is seeking to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the market by bringing issues like irregularities in market management, inconsistencies in product storage and violation of consumer rights under surveillance.
It is especially important to follow the rules and regulations in storing sensitive products like LPG cylinders. Irregularities in storage management can not only affect consumer rights, but can also create concerns in terms of public safety. Therefore, such godown inspections are being considered an important part of regular market surveillance.
Sand worth 2.5 lakh taka seized in Kalmakanda
A drive against illegal sand mining was also conducted in Kalihala area of Kalmakanda upazila. Approximately 5,000 cubic feet of illegally mined sand was seized in the drive led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) Md. Shamsuzzaman Asif.
According to the administration, the market value of the seized sand is about 2.5 lakh taka. As it was not possible to identify the people involved in illegal sand mining during the operation, a case has been filed against the unknown accused.
The seized sand has been handed over to the custody of the local union council member. As a result, an administrative system has been ensured at the local level for proper conservation of the seized natural resources and further legal proceedings.
It is not enough to just fine or punish the criminals to stop illegal sand mining. The entire process of where the sand is being mined, how it is being transported and where it is being sold needs to be monitored. The administration's recent operation is indicative of that larger monitoring system.
Announcement to continue the operation in the public interest
District Administrator Khandaker Mushfiqur Rahman told BSS that such public welfare operations will continue to maintain law and order in the district, conserve natural resources, ensure discipline in the market system of daily commodities and ensure consumer rights.
From this position of the administration, it is clear that the mobile court activity in Netrakona is not being seen as just an isolated law enforcement initiative. Rather, the campaign is being conducted as part of a larger framework to protect natural resources, regulate the market, protect consumers, and maintain local law and order.
Why is this campaign important?
Three important issues have come to the fore in the recent mobile courts conducted in three upazilas of Netrokona. First, strict measures against illegal sand mining. Second, monitoring whether rules are being followed in the storage system of daily necessities and LPG. Third, immediate legal action to maintain consumer rights and order in the market system.
These three areas have a direct relationship with public life. If illegal sand mining can be controlled, it is possible to protect natural resources as well as reduce pressure on the environment and land of the concerned area. On the other hand, market monitoring
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