Mymensingh: Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) observed World Milk Day for the 13th consecutive year with the theme “Let’s Celebrate the Power of Milk.” The event kicked off with the distribution of milk to approximately 2,500 students from different schools on the university campus at 10 am.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the celebration formally started with the release of balloons by Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Shahidul Haque in front of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry. A vibrant rally traversed the university’s main roads, culminating at the Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Auditorium.
A seminar focusing on the significance of milk and the dairy industry was held at noon, chaired by Professor Dr. A.K.M. Masum, Head of the Department of Dairy Science. The event was graced by notable figures, including Professor Dr. Md. Ruhul Amin, Dean of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry, and Rebecca Sharmin, Head of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at Nestl© Bangladesh. Other distinguished attendees were retired Professor Dr. M.A. Samad Khan from BAU, retired Professor Dr. Md. Nurul Islam from the Asian University of Bangladesh, and Professor Dr. Md. Abul Hashem, President of the Bangladesh Animal Husbandry Association.
Professor Dr. Md. Harun-Ur-Rashid, Convener of the World Milk Day Celebration Committee, delivered the welcome address, while Professor Dr. Mohammad Ashikul Islam, member secretary of the committee, presented the keynote speech.
In his address, Acting Vice-Chancellor Dr. Shahidul Haque emphasized the foundational role of milk as the first and essential food for newborns, describing it as the “perfect food” for nurturing physical, mental, and intellectual growth. He encouraged parents to discourage the consumption of junk and fast food in favor of milk and dairy products. “A healthy, intelligent, and knowledgeable generation cannot be built without milk,” he remarked, expressing hope for the inclusion of milk in school meals in Bangladesh, similar to practices in other countries.