Khulna: The World Milk Day 2025 was observed in Khulna in a befitting manner today. Marking the Day, an awareness seminar was held at the auditorium of the Divisional Livestock Office in Khulna.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was organized by the Khulna District Livestock Office and supported by the Livestock and Dairy Development Project (LDDP) under the theme “Let’s unite in the Power of Milk.” The seminar aimed to highlight the significance of milk in nutrition and its role in building an intelligent and capable nation.
Speaking as the chief guest, Khulna Divisional Commissioner Md Firoz Sarkar emphasized the unmatched nutritional value of milk. He pointed out the prevalent lack of knowledge about milk’s benefits among children and parents, which is leading to a growing preference for fast food and, consequently, essential nutrition being overlooked.
He advocated for awareness campaigns in educational institutions to educate students on the benefits of milk. Addressing farmers, he acknowledged their critical role in meeting the nation’s nutritional needs and urged them to maintain the purity of milk. He also called upon veterinary doctors at the field level to provide appropriate advice and treatment to farmers and their livestock.
Dr. Nurullah Md. Ahsan, director of the Divisional Livestock Office, presided over the seminar, while Dr. Md. Abdur Rahim, principal of Dumuria Institute of Livestock Science and Technology, and Dr. A B M Zakir Hossain, deputy director of the Divisional Livestock Office, participated as distinguished guests. Dr. Md. Shariful Islam, Khulna District Livestock Officer, delivered the welcome speech.
Earlier, a colorful rally was held in the city, commencing and concluding at the District Livestock Office premises.