heavy metals

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Health

Study finds alarming levels of heavy metals in toys sold in Bangladesh

The study, conducted using advanced x-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology from the Philippines, examined 70 hard plastic toys that were sourced from Dhaka’s largest toy distribution hub, Chawkbazar

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Health

Brewing tea removes lead from water

File photo of Turag River. Photo: Syed Zakir Hussain
Environment

Heavy metal pollution in Bangladesh rivers reaches critical levels

An explosion occurred during the cutting of the MT SWARAJYA scrap ship at the ship-breaking yard of SN Corporation (Unit-2) in Chattogram’s Sitakunda on 7 September. File Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS
Bangladesh

Shipyard blast: Excessive presence of 14 heavy metals found in blood of the injured

Excessive heavy metals in Kaptai Lake: Researchers
Environment

Excessive heavy metals in Kaptai Lake: Researchers

Harmful heavy metals found in potato tubers: Study
Agriculture

Harmful heavy metals found in potato tubers: Study

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Health

Excess sugar, heavy metals found in soft drinks