Bangladesh enforces stricter polythene shopping bag regulations from Nov 1, targeting manufacturers and supermarkets, and encourages jute bags usage.

Starting November 1, Bangladesh will enforce stricter regulations against polythene shopping bags, targeting manufacturers and supermarkets that provide them. Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan encourages the public to switch to jute bags, emphasizing the need for education on the harmful effects of plastic. The government may suspend raw jute exports to ensure a sufficient supply of jute bags, reinforcing the 2010 Mandatory Jute Packaging Act.

October 27, 2024
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