DoE fines GPH oxygen plant and Standard Lube Oil Tk 5.8 lakh for pollution

Department of Environment (DoE) Chattogram region fined GPH Oxygen Plant and Standard Lube Oil Limited Tk 5.8 lakh for violating the environment conservation act and polluting environment.

The fine was imposed on them after a hearing at DoE's Khulshi office today.

Mohammad Nurullah Nuri, acting director of DoE Chattogram region told The Daily Star GPH Oxygen Plant was fined Tk one lakh for not having DoE clearance certificate while Standard Lube Oil was fined Tk 4.8 lakh for releasing pollutants into the air directly.