Seven companies fined Tk 1.48m in BSTI crackdown By: Razon Date: July 27, 2026 Post View: 26 Seven companies fined Tk 1.48m in BSTI crackdown B Mirror Report: The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has fined seven companies a total of Tk 1.48 million for producing and marketing uncertified and counterfeit products during separate mobile court drives in Dhaka and Narayanganj. The drives, conducted on Sunday in Rupganj, Bosila and Hazaribagh, uncovered several violations, including the production of poultry and fish feed without BSTI certification, counterfeit toiletries sold under names resembling popular brands, and the sale of sweets and dairy products without approval. In Rupganj, ACI Godrej Agrovet Private Limited and Aftab Feed Products Limited were each fined Tk 400,000 for manufacturing and marketing poultry and fish feed without BSTI quality certification and packaging registration. Jiuzhou Industry Limited was also fined Tk 200,000 for producing lead-acid starter batteries without the required certification. In Bosila, Aman Consumer & Toiletries and Standard Consumer & Toiletries were found manufacturing low-quality handwash and liquid toilet cleaners using names closely resembling well-known brands such as Lysol, Harpic and Vim. The two companies were jointly fined Tk 350,000. In Hazaribagh, the showroom Mithai was fined Tk 100,000 for selling sweets, biscuits and vermicelli without BSTI certification, while Apurbo Ananda Jal Khabar was fined Tk 30,000 for marketing sweets and yogurt without BSTI approval. BSTI said the mobile courts were conducted by executive magistrates in the three locations as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with national quality standards and protect consumers from substandard and counterfeit products. Tagsfine Previous articleFear of eviction in Rupganj over news of 38.76 acres of land acquisitionNext articleBB targets 10% default loan ratio by end-2027 Razon LEAVE A REPLY Comment: Please enter your comment! Name:* Please enter your name here Email:* You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Website: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Share post: FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL SubscribeI want inI've read and accept the Privacy Policy. Popular Opposition seeks urgent action over soaring fuel prices BB plans nationwide instant payment platform Views Exchange Meeting between Inspector General of Police, Bangladesh & BAB Investigation Committee Formed Regarding BPC’s Fixed Deposits Janata Bank holds discussion and prayer session marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day More like thisRelated Opposition seeks urgent action over soaring fuel prices Razon - November 9, 2026 The opposition has sought an urgent discussion in parliament... BB plans nationwide instant payment platform Razon - November 9, 2026 Bangladesh Bank has taken an initiative to introduce an... Views Exchange Meeting between Inspector General of Police, Bangladesh & BAB Razon - November 9, 2026 With a view to promoting economic stability, addressing emerging... Investigation Committee Formed Regarding BPC’s Fixed Deposits Yasir Monon - November 9, 2026 B.Mirror Desk: A major controversy has erupted over the...