The New Nation - Internet Edition

Our Correspondent, Rangpur

Polythene bags have again flooded the markets in all eight upazilas in the district defying ban on its production, marketing-use and storage.

Although different types of bags including jute-made bags are available in the markets, a section of wholesale traders are supplying polythene bags in the rural markets of the district.

If a customer buys vegetables from a kitchen market, the shop owner gives him a polythene bag. Even in the medicine shop the banned item is available.

The authorities concerned are not taking any step to stop the sale of polybags.

The polythene is still being used for packing cement, fertiliser and other commodities. The government imposed a ban on use of polythene bags in the country in 2002.