A study released by the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) and IPEN highlights alarming levels of toxic PFAS chemicals in surface and tap water samples collected near Dhaka’s textile industry hubs. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, were found in nearly all the
An international study by IPEN and Arnika has uncovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals, known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), in clothing sold across 13 countries, including children’s jackets. These chemicals, often referred to as “forever chemicals” due to their resistance to breakdown in the environment, were found in 63.8% of the