Lead pollution

Illegal lead recycling factory demolished in Dhaka pollution crackdown

Authorities demolished an illegal lead recycling factory in Dhaka’s Nawabganj, citing severe pollution risks, seizing lead products and fining...

Savar illegal battery plants demolished in toxic lead pollution raid

Authorities in Savar demolished two illegal battery recycling plants and seized used batteries during a raid targeting toxic lead...

DoE shuts illegal lead factory in Narsingdi over toxic pollution risks

Bangladesh authorities demolished an illegal lead processing factory in Narsingdi over toxic emissions, unsafe working conditions and environmental violations,...

Bangladesh shuts sections of Chinese battery recycling factory in Mymensingh

Bangladesh authorities shut several units of a Chinese battery recycling factory in Mymensingh after inspectors found toxic lead exposure...

Illegal lead smelting unit shut again in Barguna amid enforcement concerns

Authorities shut an illegal lead smelting unit in Barguna again after residents reported toxic smoke, raising concerns over weak...

Illegal battery recycling plant shut in Ashulia over toxic lead risks

Authorities shut an illegal battery recycling plant in Ashulia and fined operators Tk 200,000 amid rising concerns over toxic...

Alleged lead recycling plant raises health concerns in Kishoreganj

Residents near a suspected lead recycling facility in Kishoreganj allege toxic emissions are causing health problems, while environmental concerns...

Illegal lead smelting plant in Savar’s Hemayetpur raises toxic pollution alarm

An illegal lead-acid battery recycling plant in Savar’s Hemayetpur is emitting toxic fumes and raising health concerns, with allegations...

Illegal lead factory demolished in Keraniganj locals hold victory rally

Illegal lead factory in Dhaka’s Keraniganj demolished by mobile court over pollution concerns. Locals celebrate victory rally after years...

Illegal lead factory shut down in Dhamrai, fine imposed and tree saplings planted

Authorities shut an illegal lead smelting unit in Dhamrai, fined its owner and ordered tree planting, highlighting Bangladesh’s worsening...

Illegal lead smelting plant shut in Chuadanga, manager fined Tk 50,000

Authorities shut an illegal lead smelting plant in Chuadanga, fining its manager and seizing equipment, as experts warn of...

Toxic fumes from battery plant raise health fears on Dhaka outskirts

Residents near a battery recycling plant in Dhamrai say toxic fumes are harming health and the environment, raising concerns...