Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- In a decisive move to combat environmental pollution, the government has announced a complete ban on single-use plastics within the Secretariat, effective from Sunday.A statement issued on Saturday by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change emphasized that no one will be allowed to carry or use single-use plastic items inside the Secretariat premises. "The initiative is aimed at setting a precedent in reducing the use of single-use plastics, which significantly threaten both the environment and public health," the ministry said.To ensure strict enforcement, a dedicated monitoring team has been deployed across the Secretariat. Items such as plastic bottles, cups, plates, and spoons will no longer be permitte...