Bangladesh struggles to enforce ‘polluter pays’ principle amid legal delays

Bangladesh's implementation of the "polluter pays" principle, established in 1992 through the Rio Declaration, faces significant challenges due to legal delays and enforcement issues. Despite the principle being recognized legally, practical application remains weak, hindering effective environmental protection efforts.

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