First plastic recycling plant begins operation in Cox’s Bazar | Others

COX’S BAZAR, Oct 9, 2025 (BSS) - The first-ever plastic recycling plant in Cox’s Bazar has officially begun operation with the aim of transforming single-use plastic waste into valuable resources. Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Mohammad Navid Shafiullah inaugurated the recycling facility at Mithachhari in Ramu upazila in the district today. World Bank Environmental Specialist Bushra Nishat; United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Bangladesh Technical Advisor for Medical Waste Mason Salam, Administrator of Cox’s Bazar Municipality Nizam Uddin Ahmed, Department of Public Health Engineering Executive Engineer Ibne Mayaz Pramanik, Department of Environment Director (Additional Charge) Zomir Uddin, BRAC Climate Change Programme Director Dr. Md. Liaquat Ali and Associate Director and Office In-charge, BRAC...