On the occassion Ramadan, District Administration of Dhaka and BSTI conducted anti adulteration drive in Turag area of Dhaka. During the drive Mr. Baker, a prominent bakery and pastry shop of the city has been fined BDT 5 lacs on two charges. A team of BSTI officials lead by RAB magistrate Sarwar Alam, inspected the factory of Mr. Baker and found that bakery items were being produced without proper licensing. They also found stale and date expired cakes being stored in the premises. Taka 5 lacs has been fined to Mr. Baker on these two charges.
The same company was also fined BDT 6 lacs in a similar drive 2 years ago.