The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

A mobile court yesterday fined 32 people for smoking at Zia International Airport (ZIA) in the city.

The court, led by magistrate Mohammad Quamruzzaman, realised Tk 1,600 in fine from the smokers. Health Department has launched the mobile court to discourage people from smoking in public place and transport.

Smoking in public place and transport has been banned under the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use (Control) Act 2005, said a Health Department release.

The health department will continue such drive to increase awareness among people against smoking, it said.