Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- A recent study has found lead concentrations as high as 190,000ppm in decorative paints sold in Bangladesh, far exceeding the legal limit of 90ppm set for safe use.

The research, conducted by the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) with support from the Lead Exposure Elimination Project, Instiglio, BSTI, and UNICEF, revealed alarming results about the presence of lead in paints commonly used for household decoration.

The findings were presented on Tuesday at a press conference held at ESDO's headquarters.

According to the report, out of 161 samples tested, 93 (57.8 percent) contained safe levels of lead below 90ppm.

These included both Bangladeshi and multinational brands such as Berger, Asian Pain...