Shafi Mohammad Tareq

Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm that originate from the breakdown of larger plastic products or from intentionally manufactured micro-sized plastics used in consumer products.

Moreover, microplastics can absorb heavy metals such as nickel, cadmium, lead, copper, and titanium onto their surfaces, increasing the risk of cancer in the human body.

Bangladesh, often described as a land of rivers, is criss-crossed by more than 230 major and minor waterways.