Ways to Combat Plastic Pollution in Bangladesh
Author : Marhaba Matluba
25 Sep 2024

Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing challenges for Bangladesh. Although Bangladesh produces less plastic waste than many other developed nations, it has been ranked 10th most plastic-polluting country in the world due to mismanagement of plastic waste. However, plastic pollution received little attention in the last many years and plastic management strategies couldn't keep pace with the development of plastic industries. The threat posed by plastic pollution is no longer confined to the environment; synthetic materials are now entering ecosystems in the form of micro and nano-plastics, making their way into the food chain and ultimately reaching the human body. This poses serious health risks, including the potential for cancer and other severe diseases.