Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- Leaders of Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BPGMEA) on Monday said enhanced management of waste, including plastic, is crucial instead of banning it, as growing use of plastic is undeniable for a country's economic development.

They said that per capita plastic consumption is estimated at around 15 kilogrammes per annum in Bangladesh while it is as high as 140 kg in developed countries, including Japan.

They also underscored the need for the government's support and raising awareness among users about the optimum use of the plastic which is also used by different industries for packaging and other purposes.

They came up with the observations at a press conference held at the BPGMEA offic...