Children in south Dhaka have higher Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) than those in north Dhaka, as the southern part of the city hosts more lead-polluting industries

The consequences of lead pollution may not always be visible, but they are undeniable.

Where is the action plan to stop this poisoning?

If left unaddressed, lead poisoning will substantially strain Bangladesh's already challenged healthcare system.

The situation regarding the blood-lead level in the children is very alarming in the country as its presence is found in all samples tested in a survey, conducted by the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).

Bangladesh is grappling with one of the largest cases of lead poisoning in history.