polythene

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Bangladesh

Polythene to be banned in kitchen markets from 1 Nov: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

“This time, the ban on polythene bags will be strictly enforced across all types of kitchen markets. Operations will also be carried out in factories to prevent further production of such bags,”...

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Environment

'Ministries should not only make laws, but also implement them': Khulna mayor criticises polythene ban

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Bangladesh

8 traders fined in Chattogram for using polythene

2.5 crore single-use polythene bags are thrown away daily in Dhaka: Study
Environment

2.5 crore single-use polythene bags are thrown away daily in Dhaka: Study

Minister warns of harsher action against polythene producers
Bangladesh

Minister warns of harsher action against polythene producers

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Environment

12 decisions to make Chattogram polythene free

The indiscriminate use of plastic has serious adverse effects on the environment, human health and wildlife. Photo: Reuters
Environment

Single-use plastic will be totally eliminated by 2030: DoE director

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Budget

Tax withdrawal on polythene leaves govt environment plans in limbo

Bangladesh National Parliament. Photo: Collected
Law & order

MPs censure tobacco tax, polythene policy

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Budget

BNCA concerned over proposed vat withdrawal on polythene

Polythene and polystyrene has become the cardinal cause of blocked drainage system in different cities of Bangladesh/Facebook.
Environment

Bapa for stricter execution of law banning polythene

Three major Ctg markets declared polythene-free
Environment

Three major Ctg markets declared polythene-free

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Crime

RAB seizes 4,000kg polythene from Chakbazar in capital