Arsenic contamination

Our soil is losing precious nutrients

Concerted efforts needed to improve soil health, ensure food security

Can we live healthy if our soil doesn’t?

Land degradation is posing a serious threat to our food security, health and environment

12% people at arsenic risk: LGRD minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain tells parliament that 12 percent people are still at risk of arsenic contamination in the country.

Easiest way to reduce arsenic from your rice

Millions of people (including infants) of our country may be affected by arsenic from rice and they do not know much about the sources.

December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023

Our soil is losing precious nutrients

Concerted efforts needed to improve soil health, ensure food security

December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022

Can we live healthy if our soil doesn’t?

Land degradation is posing a serious threat to our food security, health and environment

June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016

12% people at arsenic risk: LGRD minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain tells parliament that 12 percent people are still at risk of arsenic contamination in the country.

July 30, 2015
July 30, 2015

Easiest way to reduce arsenic from your rice

Millions of people (including infants) of our country may be affected by arsenic from rice and they do not know much about the sources.