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DAY-MILK-DISCUSSION (with picture)
Experts hopeful of self-sufficiency in milk production
RAJSHAHI, June 1, 2018 (BSS)-Livestock experts at a post-rally discussion
here today mentioned Bangladesh is going to achieve self-reliance in milk
production in near future.
The experts told the meeting that the county produces 72 metric tonnes of
milk against the demand of 90 lakh tonnes annually at present.
Rajshahi district produces four lakh metric tonnes of milk against the
demand of 5 lakh tonnes, they said.
Divisional and district offices of Department of Livestock Services (DLS)
jointly organized the discussion at its office conference hall to mark the
‘World Milk Day- 2018’. “Drink milk, Keep healthy” was the main theme of the
discussion.
Chaired by divisional deputy director of DLS Dr Sheikh Azizur Rahman, the
meeting was addressed, among others, by deputy director of Regional Poultry
Farm Sabbir Ahmed, Assistant Director Dr Humayun Kabir, and Additional
District Livestock Officer Zulfiker Akhter Hossain.
The discussants unequivocally called for boosting consumption of milk to
eradicate the malnutrition problems particularly among the poor and
distressed children.
They said milk consumption is very important for both physical and mental
development of the children. So, utmost emphasis should be given to ensure
fair price of milk and its safe supply.
During his keynote presentation, Ismail Haque, assistant director of animal
production, highlighted the importance and significance of the day besides
giving an overview of milk production in the division.
He mentioned that large-scale promotion of the livestock sector is very
important to remove the existing protein deficiency alongside ensuring food
security.
On the occasion, the DLS officials fed milk to 150 babies and children in
two orphanages in the city today.
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