​Plastic pollution is now a major threat to our environment. Plastic was once considered a miracle product for human beings. But with time it has become an enemy of everyone. The growth of plastic waste threatens the survival of our planet. Despite having major consequences, plastic use is rising around the world. After its invention in 1907, plastic gradually became a popular product in the everyday life of human beings. Its popularity is essentially due to the fact that it is cheap and light. It revolutionized the entire packaging system by allowing the safe storage of food and drinks for a long period of time.  We can say our life pretty much depends on it. But there are huge costs attached to the increasing use of single-use plastics. The durability and resistance to degradation which makes plastic useful are the very same reasons why it is so dangerous. Since plastic cannot biodegrade and disappear fully, it breaks into smaller and smaller pieces.  This ultimately reaches the food chain and impacts adversely.
 
According to the UN Environment, 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year. It is estimated that only 9% of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled. While about 12 % has been burnt, the rest 79 % has accumulated in landfills or the natural environment. A staggering 8 million tonnes of plastic are now thrown away in the oceans each year despite its potential threat. However, the world is not sitting idle. Countries have taken up different schemes and policies to fight plastic and reduce its use. Individuals, entrepreneurs, and NGOs around the world are remarkably fighting against plastic pollution to make our lives better. From creating awareness to designing eco-business models, to coming up with technological innovations, these people are creatively and smartly fighting the war against plastic. This article presents 7 inspiring stories about the people fighting against plastic

​The economy of Bangladesh is considered to be one of the promising and fastest growing economies in the world. Almost all the economic indicators are in good shape consistently showing an improving trend and leading the economy to a healthier state, at least the numbers say so. But what we need to understand is that these numbers, numerical figures can be exaggerated and hence, often deceiving. 
A few days ago, the budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year was unveiled in parliament. This government came into power with a number of promises and the most effective way to act on the promises they made is budget and that makes this budget as important for them as it is for the state. 

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​"আমি আশার আলো দেখাতে আসিনি। আমি চাই না আপনারা আশান্বিত হন। বরং আমি চাই আপনারা আতঙ্কিত হন। যে ভয়ে আমি প্রতিদিন অতিবাহিত করছি, আমি চাই সেই ভয় আপনাদের মধ্যেও সঞ্চালিত হোক এবং আপনারা পদক্ষেপ গ্রহণ করুন।"  মাত্র ষোল বয়সী কিশোরী গ্রেটা থুনবার্গ এমন সাহসী উচ্চারণে আন্তর্জাতিক নেতৃবৃন্দের কাছে ব্যক্ত করেন জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন নিয়ে তার আশংকার কথা। যেখানে সমবয়সী আর দশজন কিশোর-কিশোরীর মতো তার সময় কাটার কথা স্কুলে, খেলার মাঠে কিংবা সোশ্যাল মিডিয়াতে, সেখানে গ্রেটা দেশে-বিদেশে জলবায়ু পরিবর্তন নিয়ে সচেতনতা গড়ে তুলতে বক্তৃতা প্রদান করেন। তার আহবানে বিশ্বব্যাপী হাজারো স্কুলপড়ুয়া শিক্ষার্থী ধর্মঘটে চলে যায়। ইতিমধ্যে নোবেল পুরস্কারের জন্য মনোনীতও হয়েছেন তিনি।