Unscrupulous traders in Pabna district are using toxic chemicals like Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) to prematurely ripen and enlarge litchis, posing severe health risks to consumers. Authorities have held emergency meetings and decided to take legal action against the perpetrators while health experts warn of potential organ damage.
Disease
fever
Notes
This is a food-safety hazard involving toxic chemical exposure (PGR), leading to health complications like diarrhea and organ toxicity.
| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 1 · district | পাবনা জেলা |