Chittagong Dairies Fined 4.64 Lakh Taka in Agrabad Raid

In a targeted enforcement operation conducted on August 30, 2026, the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection carried out a series of inspections in the Agrabad area of Chittagong. The regulatory drive, led by official Faiz Ullah, aimed to crack down on commercial malpractices, food safety violations, and the sale of unauthorized medical products in the bustling commercial hub. Following comprehensive inspections across multiple local businesses, the government agency imposed a combined total of 4,64,000 taka in fines against three separate establishments for various infractions.

The largest penalty during the August 30 operation was levied against Chittagong Dairy Food Industries. According to the findings of the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection, this manufacturing and processing entity was found guilty of multiple severe violations. Inspectors discovered that the company was illicitly utilizing fake logos belonging to the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) to deceive consumers regarding product certification and quality standards.

Further compounding the violations at Chittagong Dairy Food Industries, inspectors uncovered evidence that the establishment was actively engaged in tampering with expired powdered milk. The company was extending expiration dates to continue selling spoiled and expired dairy products to unsuspecting members of the public. Additionally, the facility was operating under extremely unsanitary environmental conditions, posing a direct threat to public health and food safety standards.

As a consequence of these egregious offenses, Chittagong Dairy Food Industries was hit with a substantial financial penalty of 4,50,000 taka. In addition to the heavy monetary fine, the authorities took decisive administrative action by temporarily sealing the entire facility to halt further unlawful production and protect consumers from contaminated food items.

During the same coordinated sweep through the Agrabad area, the regulatory team also inspected local retail and dining establishments to ensure compliance with consumer protection laws. Janata Pharmacy was subjected to a formal inspection, which revealed that the medical shop was openly selling expired pharmaceutical products alongside various unauthorized medications. For endangering public health through the distribution of compromised drugs, Janata Pharmacy was penalized with a 10,000 taka fine.

Meanwhile, the fast-food establishment known as Burger Bite was also targeted during the August 30 enforcement drive. Inspectors examined the restaurant's kitchen and food preparation areas, discovering that the business was operating in an extremely unhygienic environment while preparing meals for consumers. For these cleanliness and food safety failures, Burger Bite was issued an administrative financial penalty totaling 4,000 taka by the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection.