Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Despite undeniable necessity of plastic goods in different sectors, their usage in the country should focus on recycling and proper waste management, President of the International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh (ICCB) Mahbubur Rahman said on Saturday.

"The path forward must be responsible -- prioritizing recycling, reuse, proper waste management, and environment-friendly innovations wherever possible," he said.

It must be acknowledged that there is a global concern that uncontrolled plastic use and poor waste management can create serious environmental risks, he said adding that Bangladesh has been experiencing such problems for many years.

He made the remarks while addressing as chief guest the closing ceremony of t...