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Lead contamination in paint remains a serious public health issue in Bangladesh, with recent studies showing dangerously high levels in many decorative paints, though the government is now finalizing a national strategy to eliminate lead pollution. The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI), UNICEF, Bangladesh Paint Manufacturer Association (BPMA), and NGOs like ESDO are actively […]
Bangladesh is a country with abundant water, fertile crops, and lush rivers. The diverse landscape not only supports agriculture but also offers a rich habitat for sustainable ecosystems. Numerous rivers and canals flow through the Gangetic delta, and these play an important role in the region’s transportation system, agriculture, irrigation, and flood control. Building on […]
In a general sense, common people consider pollution to be soil, water, noise and air pollution. Many of us are unaware of the nature and extent of pollution in a broad sense. Some pollutants work silently and can have long-term effects with prolonged exposure. One of them is VOCs pollution, which acts as a silent […]
Dhaka is a magical city where people start their day with dreams and relentlessly struggle for survival and a livelihood to fulfil them. The megacity, one of the most densely populated in the world, has four to five times more people than its capacity. Have we ever considered whether this city can bear the pressure […]