42 fined in Bagerhat for not wearing face masks

Mobile courts here on Sunday fined 42 people in different upazila of Bagerhat for not wearing masks.

Mobile courts led by executive magistrates conducted drives in public transports and markets from morning to night and fined them TK 19,370 , said Md Shahiduzzaman, additional district magistrate.

Earlier on June 5, a total 23 people were fined Tk 24,700 and 42 people TK 21,800 on June 6.Bangladesh has allowed public transport to move on highways and metropolitan cities on some specific conditions.

Meanwhile, passengers, drivers, helpers were told to maintain three feet physical distance while travelling and everyone was asked to wear mask when they come out of home.

source: UNB