Evaluation of trace metals concentration and human health implication by indigenous edible fish species consumption from Meghna River in Bangladesh.

•Trace metals levels in fishes from Meghna River are successfully evaluated.•Health risks assessments due to consumption of the fishes are studied.•Correlation studies of the metals under study are carried.•Levels of trace metals in the fishes depend on the metabolic capacity and degree of contamination.•There could be possible health effects due to As and Cd from consumption of the fishes.