# Bangladeshi student Shafi wins Gold Award for research on polythene pollution

> Shafi Bin Sultan recently won the Gold Award (1st Position) for Bangladesh in the International Academic Research Competition 2024 for his research, "Assessing the Challenges of Polythene Pollution Control Despite Innov…

Published: 2024-11-23 · Desk: Latest · Source: TezzFeed

Shafi Bin Sultan recently won the Gold Award (1st Position) for Bangladesh in the International Academic Research Competition 2024 for his research, "Assessing the Challenges of Polythene Pollution Control Despite Innovations in Jute-Based Biodegradable Alternatives: A Case Study in Urban Bangladesh." This prestigious award includes a Gold Award, certificate, and a 5000 BDT honorarium. Additionally, Shafi received a fully-funded registration for the Winter Research Program 2025, organized by the Youth Research Journal (YRJ), valued at 4000 BDT. His research explores the barriers to adopting jute-based biodegradable alternatives to polythene, focusing on high costs, limited accessibility, and weak policy enforcement.

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