Magura: On the occasion of National Safe Food Day, a quiz competition and discussion meeting were held in the district today to raise awareness about food safety and public health. The programme began at 10:00 am at the auditorium of Government Boys' High School, organized by the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority in cooperation with the District Administration.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Additional Deputy Commissioner Abdul Qader, addressing the event as the chief guest, emphasized that ensuring safe food is a shared duty of both the state and citizens, not solely the responsibility of the government. He highlighted the serious threats posed by food adulteration and the use of harmful chemicals to public health and called for increased social awareness alongside strict enforcement of laws. Abdul Qader also urged all concerned departments to work in coordination to ensure proper implementation of the Safe Food Act.
District Food Safety Officer Suman Adhikari, speaking at the discussion, noted that quiz competitions are vital in raising food safety awareness among students. He stressed the importance of developing correct knowledge and habits related to safe food from an early age to build a healthy future generation, highlighting the roles of families, educational institutions, and society in this effort.
The event also featured Senior Health Education Officer Md. Zillur Rahman, Inspector Sultan representing the Superintendent of Police, and District Education Officer Pradyut Kumar Das as special guests. A total of 180 students from various educational institutions, including Government Boys' High School, Adarsha Girls' School, Police Lines School, Collectorate School, AG Academy, and Dudhmallik School, participated in the quiz competition. Prizes were distributed among the winners at the end of the event.
Officials from the District Administration, representatives of the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, teachers, students, and people from various walks of life attended the programme.