A Dialogue Between Two Friends on Arsenic Pollution
Sujon: Hello hasib, how are you?
Hasib: I am fine and what about you?
Sujon: I am also fine. But where are you coming from?
Hasib: I went to a seminar on arsenic problem, and the remedy of it was its main focus.
Sujon: Actually I have no idea about arsenic. Could you please let me know about it?
Hasib: Oh, yes! Arsenic is a very poisonous chemical. It exists mostly in tube well water. Nowadays it has become a serious problem in our country.
Sujon: Oh, I see. But how does it affect people?
Hasib: When people drink the arsenic contaminated tube well water, they get affected by this poison.
Sujon: What harm can it cause to human body?
Hasib: It causes many health hazards. The affected people gradually become sick and at one stage they embrace death.
Sujon: Oh, my god! I think immediate measures should be taken to stop the menace. How can we get rid of this problem?
Hasib: People should be made aware of arsenic and its dangers. People should be advised not to drink arsenic contaminated water.
Sujon: Do you know which part of our country is most affected by arsenic?
Hasib: Yes, it is North Bengal which is most affected by this poison.
Sujon : Thank you very much for making me understand the matter. I see it is a serious problem in our country.
Hasib: You are most welcome. You are right absolutely.
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