Dhaka, March 4 -- In an operation by the Highway Police in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, 2,805 kilograms of banned polythene, which causes environmental pollution, was seized. A mini covered van (Dhaka Metro N-23-1824), used for transporting the polythene, was also seized along with the driver, Mohammad Faruk (28), and his associate, Mohammad Rafik Mia, who were arrested by the police.The operation took place on Sunday (March 2) at around 3:15 AM near Alammin Garments, next to Madani Nagar Madrasa, on the Dhaka- Chittagong highway. The Shibrail Highway Police Camp conducted a special raid, during which the banned polythene was discovered in thecovered van. The arrested Mohammad Faruk is the son of Mohammad Monir Hossain Khan from Maizkandi vi...