Fake ice cream factory in Pirganj fined Tk 75,000; 2,000 ice creams destroyed

A mobile court in Pirganj, Rangpur, has fined a factory Tk 75,000 for producing and marketing fake ice cream in unhygienic conditions. Around 2,000 ice creams stored at the factory, along with various production materials, were destroyed during the drive.

The raid was conducted on Saturday noon at Pilot Ice Cream factory, located at Sodapir Bazar in Raipur Union of the upazila. It was led by Pirganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) and Executive Magistrate Abdullah Al Bakiul Bari.

During the drive, evidence was found that the factory was making counterfeit ice cream in flavours including tamarind and strawberry, using glossy wrappers of well-known brands. The mobile court then destroyed the ice cream and production materials and imposed the Tk 75,000 fine.

Local sources said Ashraful Alam of Nakharpara village had been producing and marketing the fake ice cream for a long time. Pirganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Selim Malik, Upazila Sanitary Inspector Golam Mostafa and other officials were present during the drive.

UNO Abdullah Al Bakiul Bari said such drives would continue to protect public health and ensure safe food.