Plastic ban, tourist limits on St Martin to be finalised by 20 Oct: Rizwana

Plastic ban, tourist limits on St Martin to be finalised by 20 Oct: Rizwana

A comprehensive work plan to regulate tourism on Saint Martin Island, including a ban on single-use plastics, restrictions on overnight stays, and a cap on the number of tourists, will be finalised by 20 October, Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said today (8 October).
In response to questions about recent recommendations concerning the island, Rizwana Hasan detailed the outcomes of a meeting held with stakeholders, including hotel and ship operators.
"Those who manage hotels and ships on Saint Martin Island have agreed that single-use plastic should not be permitted. Some even suggested that snacks like chanachur, chips, and pickles should also be banned," she said at a press conference at the Secretariat, following the release of the Sundarbans Tiger Survey 2024 results.