The Department of Environment in Chandpur conducted a raid on an illegal polythene production factory equipped with modern machinery in the heart of Chandpur city. Acting on a tip-off, officials discovered the factory operating inside a tin-shed warehouse near the Harijan community housing on Swarnakhola Road. The operation took place on the night of April 21, and the department confirmed the action on April 22, 2026. Authorities seized a large quantity of polythene and raw materials before sealing the facility through a mobile court.
According to the Department of Environment, the warehouse had been rented and used for illegal polythene production for a long time, supplying products to Chandpur and other districts. During the raid, 1,774 kilograms of polythene and polypropylene granules were confiscated. The mobile court was led by Executive Magistrate Masud Rana from the district administration office.
Deputy Director Mizanur Rahman of the Department of Environment stated that the operation was carried out jointly with the magistrate and law enforcement agencies. Legal action will follow as part of the next steps.
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