As reported in a previous item, the tannery industry is another sector where workers and their communities are exposed to toxic chemicals. A recent investigative report has found that up to 15,000 workers, many underage, are exposed to chemicals such as chromium, chloride, sulfur, and manganese on a daily basis. In addition, over 20,000 cubic meters of chemicals and toxic waste from the factories flow every day into Dhaka's main river from the local tanneries. The area where these tanneries are located, Hazaribagh, is reputed to be one of the most polluted in the world.
As reported in a previous item, the tannery industry is another sector where workers and their communities are exposed to toxic chemicals. A recent investigative report has found that up to 15,000 workers, many underage, are exposed to chemicals such as chromium, chloride, sulfur, and manganese on a daily basis. In addition, over 20,000 cubic meters of chemicals and toxic waste from the factories flow every day into Dhaka's main river from the local tanneries. The area where these tanneries are located, Hazaribagh, is reputed to be one of the most polluted in the world.
