All ministries to form monitoring committees to stop single-use plastics | News

DHAKA, 14 Sept, 2025 (BSS): The government will appoint focal persons and form monitoring committees in every ministry to point out single-use plastics from October 2 aiming to make an environment-friendly secretariat. According to a press release from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the initiative will include regular inspections, awareness campaign and strict monitoring. Ministries outside the secretariat will also implement the plan, which will be reviewed during monthly coordination meetings. To enforce the decision, checks in entry-point will be introduced to prevent plastic items from entering the secretariat. Visitors will receive OTP messages instructing them not to bring single-use plastics. Secretariat staff, including security personnel, will receive training on plastic hazards and alternatives. Banners and stickers...