Stakeholders urged to foster collaboration on circular economy

Business Desk :
Speakers at a seminar on green growth in packaging and plastic industries on Saturday urged the stakeholders to foster dialogue and collaboration on critical aspects of transitioning towards a circular economy, where waste is minimized, and resources are reused and recycled.
The Bangladesh Printing and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BPGMEA) and Green Tech Foundation Bangladesh organized the seminar titled “Green Growth: Exploring Investment Avenues in Sustainable Printing, Packaging, and Plastic Industries for the Circular Economy in Bangladesh” at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka, on Friday.
The event brought together industry experts, policymakers, financial institutions, and development organizations to deliberate on the potential for green investments in the plastic, packaging, and printing sectors in Bangladesh.
Shamim Ahmed, President of BPGMEA, delivered the welcome speech, setting the tone for the insightful discussions that followed.
Mohammad Sayeedur Rahman, management counsellor, at the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM), provided a comprehensive keynote, offering insightful perspectives on green growth and the circular economy in Bangladesh.