ARSENIC in the veins of Bengal A film by Amirul Arham Description: More than thirty years after the discovery of arsenic contamination in Bangladesh’s groundwater, millions of people continue to drink poisoned water. Yet hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested by international institutions, governments, and NGOs to combat what is considered one of the greatest public health disasters in modern history. Through an investigation deep into the villages of Bengal, the film confronts official narratives with the reality experienced by local communities. Following Narayan and his family, victims of this silent contamination, it reveals the failures of institutions, corruption, and decades of inaction. Combining investigative journalism with intimate human storytelling, Arsenic in the Veins of Bengal gives a voice to those who have lived for decades with the devastating consequences of a tragedy that remains unresolved.
