Calls for greater enforement of plastic bag ban

Bangladesh is a world leader in banning the plastic bag, however recently a lack of enforcement has seen plastic bags re-appear

Banned plastic bag used at markets

at markets across Dhaka.  The need to eliminate plastic bags is well recognised in Bangladesh and there have been calls to increase enforcement of the current ban, see this article from the Daily Star:

Polythene Pollution: Restrictions must be totally enforced

“The extent of pollution in the city and at other parts of the country due to the dumped polythene bags and other non-biodegradable items apparently shows that the rules are not properly followed.”

Probir Kumar Sarker, The Daily Star

Say no to plastic bags and support the plastic bag ban.

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