Seven brick kilns were demolished in Tangail's Mirzapur upazila today for operating illegally in a cropland.

The Directorate of Environment (DoE) conducted a day-long drive at Bata Bricks, New Sarkar Bricks, Haq Bricks, New Ramiz Bricks, B&B Bricks, Sonny Bricks, and Run Bricks at Bahuria, Baimile, Pathaliapara and Paharpur areas under the upazila.

Earlier on December 12, the DoE ordered closure of the brick fields after collecting fine of Tk 24 lakh from the owners. But defying the order, they were operating the brick kilns illegally.

Members of army, Rapid Action Battalion, police personnel and ansar members were in the DoE team.

Abdullah Al Mamun, executive magistrate of the DoE, said such operation will continue to protect the environment.