The people of Godagari and Tanore upazillas of Rajshahi and Volahat upazilla of Chapainawabganj are the worst sufferers. The observation came at a symposium styled “Health Effects of Chronic Exposure to Arsenic” at the Deans Conference hall of Faculty of Science in Rajshahi University on Thursday. In case of the Padma River water, biochemical oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, total coliform, faecal coliform and suspended solids exceeded permissible limits. Both ground and river water must be treated properly before distribution for drinking purpose. Finally, the Padma River is recommended as the most sustainable drinking water source for Rajshahi City Corporation area.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 02, 2018 15:00 UTC