Awareness. meeting on using of polythene bags in Ctg
Chattogram City Correspondent
A joint initiative by the Department of Environment and the District Administration, Chattogram organised an awareness meeting at Circuit House to curb the use of polythene and polypropylene shopping bags on Tuesday.
The meeting was chaired by Ms. Sonia Sultana, Director of the Chattogram Metropolitan and Regional Office. The chief guest was Mr. Syed Mahbubul Haque, Additional District Magistrate, Chattogram. Representatives from various administrative offices, including Upazila Executive Officers, Assistant Commissioners (Land), law enforcement officials, business associations, students, NGOs, and entrepreneurs, attended the event.
During the meeting, it was announced that, as per the directives of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, a nationwide campaign against polythene and polypropylene shopping bags would commence on November 1, 2024.
Participants were urged to reduce the use of polythene and single-use plastics in both personal and official capacities, emphasizing the importance of public awareness and cooperation in this initiative.
