Lead pollution

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Unicef jointly organised a national workshop today, marking the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Alarming blood lead levels among children: Unicef urges govt for strategy for a lead-free Bangladesh

Globally, Bangladesh ranks 4th in the number of children affected by lead pollution

Organised by YouthNet Global, Pure Earth Bangladesh, and UNICEF, the rally coincided with the observance of "International Lead Pollution Prevention Week" from 20-26 October. Photo: TBS
Environment

Rangpur rally calls for action against lead pollution

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Bangladesh

YouthNet Global, Pure Earth Bangladesh unite to combat lead pollution

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Corporates

Youth advocacy workshop empowers next generation in tackling lead pollution crisis

Lead-tainted turmeric: How Bangladesh triumphed over a silent killer in golden spice
Analysis

Lead-tainted turmeric: How Bangladesh triumphed over a silent killer in golden spice

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Bangladesh

Lead pollution worsening IQ loss among children, causing higher deaths in Bangladesh: Study

The batteries used by these e-rickshaws are not certified by BSTI yet there are more than three million e-rickshaws in Bangladesh currently. Photo: Saqlain Rizve
Panorama

Illegal battery factories, lead pollution thrive as 'unauthorised' e-rickshaws take over streets

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Environment

Govt taking steps to check lead pollution: Minister

Physiologically, children are more vulnerable to the effects of air pollution than adults because their brains, lungs, and other organs are still developing. Photo:Mohammad Minhaj Uddin
Bangladesh

35.5 m children affected by lead poisoning in Bangladesh: Study

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Environment

Crocodiles are losing their teeth, 'angling' is to blame

Awareness campaign on lead pollution held in Mirzapur
Corporates

Awareness campaign on lead pollution held in Mirzapur

Multi-sectoral actions needed to reduce Lead pollution: Speakers
Environment

Multi-sectoral actions needed to reduce Lead pollution: Speakers