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Minor
Industrial Accident
Ongoing
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1 entities

Residential tobacco processing causing health hazards in Chakaria

A tobacco processing facility operating in a residential area of Kakara Union, Chakaria, is exposing residents to harmful fumes and dust. Nearby families, including children and pregnant women, are suffering from chronic respiratory issues, coughing, and eye irritation due to the proximity of the facility.

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 06:00 pmKakara Union, Chakaria, Cox's Bazar

Involved entities

1 Record
Tobacco processing shed
Facility
Factory

Causative Person

1 Record
NameAgeRoleLegal status
Mohi Uddin—Operator of the tobacco processing shed—
Mohi Uddin
Operator of the tobacco processing shed

Agencies deployed

Local Administration

District or Upazila level government authorities

The Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Chakaria received a formal complaint from residents and promised to take action.

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