Secretary of environment, forest and climate change. Farhina Ahmed said that the campaign against the producers of polythene shopping bags will start from November 1. The team will be formed by the Directorate of Environment, Directorate of Consumer Affairs, Directorate of Food and District Administration Magistrate. The government will stop the production, marketing and use of polythene with the cooperation of the public. To stop polythene shopping bags completely, buyers and sellers must ensure the use of eco-friendly bags.

This was said by the chief guest in the discussion meeting held in the office room of the association with the members of Shantinagar market committee and traders association of the capital on Saturday to stop the banned polythene shopping bags.

The environment secretary said that polythene has been being used in violation of the law for 22 years, which is not correct. Polythene increases the risk of cancer and other diseases including liver. The decision to ban polythene should be followed by all to protect public health and public interest.

Additional Secretary (Environment) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change also spoke at the meeting chaired by Shantinagar Market Management Committee President Mujibul Haque. Fahmida Khanam, Deputy Secretary Siddharth Shankar Kundu, Deputy Director of Environment Department Abdullah Al Mamun and General Secretary of Market Committee Lokman Hossain Fakir and others.