Dhaka, June 18 -- In the past one and a half years, the country's plastic sector has experienced significant setbacks due to a prolonged power and energy crisis, plastic goods manufacturers association has said at a conference.

Most industrial enterprises in the sector have suffered heavy losses, with many forced to shut down their operations, it said.

In response, the Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BPGMEA) has submitted 15 revised proposals to the government, seeking tariff concessions on imported machinery in the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year.

The proposals were formally presented by BPGMEA President Shamim Ahmed during a press conference held on Wednesday at the association's conference room in Palt...