, Feb. 12 -- Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has said that plastic products can play a significant role in diversifying export prospects.

The adviser came up with the remark while addressing the inaugural ceremony of the four-day 17th International Plastic, Packaging and Printing Industrial Fair at the Bashundhara International Convention City (ICCB) in Dhaka on Wednesday.

The adviser also stressed the need for policy formulation based on reality.

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"We must phase out harmful plastics while embracing good plastics. Our efforts should focus on increasing the responsible production and use of beneficial plastic products," he said.

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