As a national of a country that my descendants have no affiliation to, the patriotism of the Bangladeshi people is refreshing. I look around during Victory Month to see flags on the front of rickshaws and backs of automobiles with no differentiation besides the blood red and rich green. We all adore this great country with passion, but at times, I notice the passion doesn’t always translate to how we nurture it.
I often find myself on long journeys to Sylhet, and the most dreaded part, by far, is the stretch of land that coincides with the vast amount of pollution done by our own inhabitants; tons of un-biodegradable rubbish that will surely seep into the land, causing hundreds of years of pollution. I also see many cherished bua’s with hands they don’t deserve, toughened by years of cleaning products that were never meant to meet the skin; products that are readily available in our market but otherwise banned in the first world. We may not need to deal with it at this present moment, but the generations to come will condemn us greatly for it.
Chemicals are a booming business in Bangladesh, supplying to everyone ranging in every type of industry. They are very powerful products, made to be dealt with caution and care. Whether a product is radioactive or flammable, explosive or corrosive or just simply poisonous to the human body, this information has to be on a need-to-know basis rather than the approach than the people currently hold.
In 2015, Bangladesh was named the fourth most polluted country in the world with 90% of people living in the cities being exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution. Common chemicals found within the air include carbon monoxide (CO) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) as well as the use of unregulated hygienic chemicals add to the toxic environment we are creating for ourselves.
At Chemtrek Industries Bangladesh LTD, they take an active stance on how to tackle the rising concern of environmental care. They have stringent regulations on their raw materials and their employees take the time to raise awareness on safety and regulation.
“We work on creating safe and non-toxic products. Kelly’s, our range of consumer cleaning products which is a joint-venture with an American company, ensures that the correct boxes are checked to enable our customers to have the best quality chemicals on the market. We care about Bangladesh, and we want our customers to care with us.” said Faisal Mansur, CEO at Chemtrek.
So this December 16, I urge you to put a little thought into not only what it is that you are using to clean, nurture and cherish but to also look into the brand you are buying and how harmful they are to you, and your countries future.
