Dhaka, Sept. 13 -- The use of pesticides has increased alarmingly across the globe in pursuit of higher crop yields and crop protection. This trend is visible not only in Bangladesh but in almost every country. Such indiscriminate use of pesticides poses a severe threat to public health, depletes soil nutrients, and is pushing many species of insects toward extinction.

Ironically, the very food we depend on for survival-fruits, vegetables, and crops-is produced using pesticides. Humans survive, while countless insects perish-often indiscriminately. Among them are not only harmful pests but also beneficial insects that play vital roles in maintaining ecological balance. Due to excessive pesticide use, many insect species are now on the ve...