A formal petition has been developed jointly by ESDO and BDS that contains the importance of banning mercury from dentistry. The purpose of submitting this petition to the relevant ministries is to get their consent and suggestions. The petition has been submitted successfully to the respective relevant authorities. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Department of Environment issued a consent letter to ESDO and BDS as a response of the request to phase out mercury-free amalgam. This petition will be further submitted to the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
