Uranium contamination in haor areas
The headline 'Uranium behind deaths in haors?' (The Daily Star, April 21, 2017) grabbed my attention. Most people don't have much of an idea about its toxic effects. Uranium contamination of haor waters is a serious problem from the aquatic ecosystem. Experts have also warned that the presence of such toxic heavy metal could be responsible for the death of several aquatic species. The most serious concern is that if this is true, the contamination could spread from the water to land, affecting animals, plants and consequently human beings as well. Uranium is a radioactive heavy metal which is highly carcinogenic, and can cause serious health hazards to the people living near haor areas as well. I urge the concerned authorities to take necessary measures to protect the biodiversity and people of the regions from the possible threat of uranium contamination.
Tuhin Reza, Via Email
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