High concentrations of toxic heavy metals, including lead, mercury, and cadmium, were discovered in children’s toys in Bangladesh. The safety of children’s toys is in question following the release of a report titled “Innocence Touched by Shadows: Investigating Toxic Chemicals in Toys” by ESDO. These findings have prompted urgent concerns regarding the potential risks to our children’s health and development, underscoring the necessity for immediate action to tackle this crucial matter. The Report release through a media briefing on 23 October 2023 (Monday) at ESDO head office. The event was chaired by Syed Marghub Murshed, Former Secretary of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Chairperson of ESDO. Md. Abul Hashem, Former Chairman of Jahangirnagar University and Technical Advisor from ESDO and Dr. Abdullah-Al Faisal, Deputy Program Manager, DGHS were also present at the event. Thony Dizon from Ban Toxics virtually joined the event. The report highlights the hidden risks of heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and mercury, present in children’s toys. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has labeled these heavy metals as hazardous. The presence of heavy metals is worrisome for all, but particularly for children under six. Their susceptibility to heavy metal exposure is heightened by their developmental stage and natural mouthing behavior. This event served as a platform to draw attention to the need for a standard for children’s toy safety. It highlighted the potential risks associated with unsafe toys and called for the establishment and effective implementation of safety standards to protect the health and well-being of children and ultimately public health.