Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Waste should no longer be viewed as a problem but rather as a resource, said experts on Wednesday, stressing reduction of raw material use across industries, including the garment sector, to protect the environment

Particularly in the garment industry, reducing the use of raw materials and reusing production waste can create new opportunities and business prospects for businesses, they said.

For Bangladesh to sustain the growth of its garment sector and other industries, and remain competitive in the global market, they observed that there is no alternative to this approach.

This has become even more critical in the context of Bangladesh's graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026.

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