Photo: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bangladesh

DHAKA, Aug 13, 2025 (BSS) - A total of 7 tons of polythene and 78 sacks of PP granules were seized in a major drive against banned polythene in Narayanganj.

Members of RAB-11, the Department of Environment, and the District Administration participated in the operation, which targeted four factories while Tk 4 lakh fine was imposed and electricity connections of the factories were disconnected, said a press release. 

In a separate operation in Mymensingh, approximately 2 tons of polythene were seized by RAB.

Additionally, on the night of 13 August, drives were conducted in several areas in Dhaka. 

The Department of Environment, Bangladesh Army, RAB-10, and Dhaka Metropolitan Police took part in the operations. Searches were conducted in Imamganj, Swarighat, and various locations in Lalbagh. From Kamalbagh in the Chawkbazar area, about 200 kg of polythene was seized from a van.

Meanwhile, a meeting was held in Barishal on “Stopping the Use of Polythene and Single-Use Plastics.”

Environment Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed attended the meeting as the chief guest and stated that, alongside the government, business communities and civil society must come forward to combat polythene, which poses a serious threat to the environment, biodiversity, and public health.