National Food Safety Day was observed on Sunday across the country with a call to prevent food adulteration and ensure safe food for all.
This year’s theme of the day was “Sustho-Sobol Jati Chai, Pushtisommoto Nirapod Khadder Bikolpo Nai” (Need a Healthy Nation, There is no Alternative to Nutritious, Safe Food).
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday issued separate messages on the eve of the day, urging all to join the movement for safe food.
The President laid emphasis on nutritious and safe food for ensuring public health as food contamination is a threat to human health, which may cause diseases like cancer, kidney failure and disabilities.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message, reiterated her government’s commitment to safeguard the health of the people.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to attend a function organised at Krishibid Institute Bangladesh, Farmgate tomorrow morning marking the day.
Meanwhile, a colourful rally was brought out and a rally was held afterwards marking the day in Khulna.
Khulna City Corporation Mayor Talukder Abdul Khalek addressed the rally held at Khulna Circuit House Auditorium.
Presided over by Khulna deputy commissioner Mohammad Helal Hossain, the rally was also addressed by additional deputy inspector general of police Md Habibur Rahman, regional food controller Dr SM Muhsin and Khulna Press Club president SM Habib, among others.