A mobile court in Keraniganj conducted a market drive on Friday afternoon to keep prices of essential commodities under control during Ramadan, fining 15 shop owners and sealing two meat shops for irregularities.

The mobile court was carried out at Zinzira Bazar under Keraniganj Model Police Station area to strengthen market monitoring and prevent overpricing. Officials collected around Tk 20,000 in fines from 15 shops for various violations, including selling goods at higher prices and failing to display price lists.

During the drive, one beef shop and one poultry shop were temporarily sealed for ignoring government instruction and not displaying the approved price list.

The operation was led by Keraniganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Umar Faruq and Assistant Commissioner (Land & Revenue) South Keraniganj Aftab Uddin Ahmed.

The UNO said Ramadan is a month of restraint and compassion, and the administration remains strict to prevent unscrupulous traders from creating artificial shortages, overcharging customers or selling adulterated products.

He added that such drives will continue throughout Ramadan to ensure market discipline, transparency and stable prices of daily essentials.

Authorities said the mobile court drives will continue throughout Ramadan to keep prices of essential commodities stable and ensure transparency and discipline in the market in line with consumer rights protections.

Aftab Uddin Ahmed said regular market monitoring is being carried out and immediate legal action will be taken against any kind of wrongdoings.

He urged traders to properly display and follow the government-approved price lists, ensure accurate weights of products and maintain hygienic conditions while selling goods.