Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo on Wednesday sought financial and technical support from development partners, international institutions and the private sector to tackle lead pollution, warning that effective action requires sustained investment, stronger institutions and coordinated implementation.

Bangladesh needs sustained investment in laboratory capacity, environmental monitoring and safer industrial practices to implement its national plan to reduce lead exposure, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo said on Wednesday.

Speaking at a seminar in Dhaka, he called on development partners, international institutions and the private sector to support...