The authorities are more vigilant following an incident where a truck overturned and killed 13 brickfield workers sleeping in a shed. However, the brickfield owners have not ceased their illegal activities and irregularities. Upon visiting brickfields in Comilla, including Huq Brickfield, this correspondent discovered that site owners hide their child labourers if they find an unfamiliar person entering their brickfield’s premises. Comilla Deputy Commissioner Md Abul Fazal Mir said necessary action will be taken against brickfield owners if such irregularities are witnessed during drives. Al Imran, director of Huq Brickfield said: "We are operating the brickfield following law and order of the District Environment Department."

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 05, 2019 06:56 UTC