Barguna, Oct 16 (V7N) – Lead Pollution Prevention Week was observed at Kakchira Secondary School in Patharghata, Barguna, on Thursday, with a discussion highlighting the serious health risks of lead exposure, particularly its harmful effects on children’s physical and mental development.
The event was organised by the research institution icddr,b with support from Stanford University and the Lead Asia Network at the school’s auditorium in the afternoon.
Mohammad Riaz Hossain, headteacher of Kakchira Secondary School, attended the programme as the chief guest. Mohammad Jamal Hossain was also present as a special guest.
Afifa Sultana and volunteers Shaheen, Sumaiya, Sulaiman and Hasan took part in the discussion.
Speakers highlighted the dangers of lead contamination and urged people to avoid exposure to lead-based paints, unsafe battery recycling practices and other sources of lead pollution. They stressed the need to raise public awareness to protect children and communities from its harmful effects.
Teachers and a large number of students attended the programme and pledged to help raise awareness and prevent lead pollution.
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