Events

As part of observing the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, ESDO launched an investigative study titled “Colors of Concern: Assessing Lead in Paints and Progress Toward a Lead-Safe Bangladesh”. The study was conducted with the goal of evaluating the success of the existing law against lead in paints and noting...

On 22nd October, ESDO hosted an open forum in collaboration with the Faculty of Fine Arts to gather young artistic minds and discuss the toxic presence of lead in their beloved medium of expression, paint. Young artists collectively expressed a dire need to purify paint from toxins hiding in plain...

On 20th October, ESDO gathered local administrators, bureaucrats, policy makers and members of GAIA to talk about integrating Low-M (Methane) solutions within our local waste management infrastructure. Mariel Vilella (GAIA), who joined online, highlighted that reducing Methane is a low-hanging fruit to achieving Paris Climate Agreement and Global Methane Elimination...

This week, the world is uniting to recognize that there is “NO SAFE LEVEL” of Lead exposure. It is an invisible threat with deadly consequences, where the most vulnerable groups are children and women. ESDO commenced the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) with a spirited rally and human chain...

A new door of knowledge has opened for the children of Rangpur. The Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) has opened a children’s library in Rangpur. On Saturday, August 6, the inauguration turned into a joyful gathering where children joined the ESDO family to celebrate the occasion. The library was...

A press briefing was held at ESDO’s headquarter in Dhaka today, unveiling our latest investigative report on the presence of heavy metals in teabag packaging materials. Although a preliminary study, as the first of its kind, ESDO is paving the path for further research by heightening awareness among stakeholders. The...

On August 23, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organized a Consultative Workshop on developing the Strategy for a Lead-Free Bangladesh & Multi-Year Plan of Action (2025–2035) at the Department of Environment Auditorium in Dhaka. This workshop was organized in partnership with ESDO, UNICEF Bangladesh and...

We are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent collaborative meeting with Instiglio and LEEP, where key stakeholders—including representatives from the Ministry of Industry, BSTI, DoE, and UNICEF Bangladesh—came together to tackle the pressing issue of lead in decorative paints. During the meeting, ESDO presented critical insights from our...

Youth Voices Rise for a Plastic-Free Future On 28th July 2025, ESDO successfully hosted the Youth Dialogue on Plastic Pollution & Treaty Negotiations at the ESDO office as part of the Break Free From Plastic Global Week of Action 2025. Young leaders gathered to discuss the Global Plastics Treaty process,...

The 3rd Container Group Meeting, which focused on strengthening due diligence in Bangladesh’s textile sector, was held on 22 July 2025 at New Cheers Restaurant, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Organized by ESDO (Environment and Social Development Organization) and BILS (Bangladesh Institute of Labor Studies), with support from FEMNET e.V., the event brought together key stakeholders, including government ministries,...

We are thrilled to share the success of the Free Dental Camp held on 20th July 2025 at Sher-e Bangla Model High School, Ashulia, Savar. Organized by Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) in collaboration with MT Dental Center, this event provided free, mercury-free dental care to the community, promoting...

Report Launch & Press Briefing on “Toxic Playtime: Uncovering Heavy Metals in Children’s Plastic Toys” The Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) successfully hosted a report launching and press briefing event to unveil its latest investigative study titled “Toxic Playtime: Uncovering Heavy Metals in Children’s Plastic Toys.” The event took...

Department of Environment (DoE), Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO), the Basel Stockholm Convention Regional Centre – South East Asia (BSCRC-SEA), and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC, USA), successfully organized the National Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on “Reducing Uses and Releases of Chemicals of Concern...

On 19 June 2025, a joint study by ESDO, EEB, and BAN Toxics revealed alarming findings in a media briefing at ESDO’s head office. Toxic skin-lightening creams containing mercury are still being sold in the market and on online platforms in Bangladesh, posing a serious public health threat. In tests...

On June 6, 2025, ESDO marked its 35th year. On 19th June, ESDO celebrated the anniversary with a special gathering at Four Seasons Restaurant, uniting government officials, CSO partners, academics, board members, former colleagues, and friends. The celebration showcased ESDO’s key achievements from the past year and premiered a documentary...