Polybags return
To develop the environment and prevent blockage of drains, the government banned polybags in the country. The general masses also support this. On January 1, 2002, polythene usage was banned completely. But after two years, we are noticing polythene use again in the markets. Now it appears in a newer form. The salesmen give this free of cost. There were two causes behind banning the polythene. First: to save the environment. Second: to create the market for jute bags. Once upon a time, jute was known as the " golden fibre" of Bangladesh. Jute made products were famous all over the world. But now there is no demand for our jute products.The government tried to revive the demand for the golden fibre once again by banning polybags. But the idea has not worked well in practice.
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