Lead pollution

Lead pollution

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Govt targets 95% reduction in children’s blood lead levels by 2035

Govt approves 10-year strategy to tackle lead pollution

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Govt finalising national strategy to eliminate 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

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

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

Rangpur rally calls for action against lead pollution

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YouthNet Global, Pure Earth Bangladesh unite to combat lead pollution

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Youth advocacy workshop empowers next generation in tackling lead pollution crisis

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

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

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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

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

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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

35.5 m children affected by lead poisoning in Bangladesh: Study

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

Awareness campaign on lead pollution held in Mirzapur

Awareness campaign on lead pollution held in Mirzapur