Agro-based entrepreneurs getting support from US volunteer experts
Agro-processing sector needs a governing body to represent its interests. Photo: Collected Star Digital Report Star Digital Report
Engagement of volunteer experts from USA with Bangladesh s agro-based entrepreneurs has initiated USD 42,000 investments in improving food-safety in relevant industries since 2018.
Access to market and gross sales of these entrepreneurs have also increased up to 15-20 percent.
This exchange of knowledge and technical expertise was made possible by USAID s Farmer to Farmer Food Safety and Quality (F2F FSQ) Programme implemented in cooperation with Land O Lakes Venture37.
Another development programme of USAID named Feed the Future Bangladesh Aquaculture Activity implemented in collaboration with World Fish has injected USD 409,315 in the local aquaculture feed market which generated USD 1.4 million profit for the investors and boosted
Mobile court fines 2 Bogura hotels Tk 8 lakh for selling expired food Star Digital Report Star Digital Report
A mobile court today fined two hotels Tk 4 lakh each for selling expired food in separate drives in Bogura.
The mobile court led by Wahidujjaman, executive magistrate of Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) conducted the drives at Naz Garden and the high-end Momo Inn, reports our local correspondent quoting Chinmay Pramanik, district food safety officer.
The mobile court conducted the drive in Naz Garden around 12:00pm and found expired packaged food items and rotten fruits in the refrigerators. Harmful inedible colours were also found being mixed with foods, the official said.
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Draft policy finalised to limit trans-fat in foods
Mohammad Al Amin
18th February, 2021 10:45:17
The government has finalized a draft of policy styled ‘Safe Food (Trans fatty acid) Bill, 2021’ to regulate the use of industrially-produced trans fats in food items.
The draft was finalized at a meeting of the Technical Committee on Trans Fats held on January 25.
Health experts said industrially-produced trans fat, known as dalda or bonospoti ghee in local markets, is a silent killer as the high level of trans fat in these foods increases bad cholesterol (LDL) and reduces good cholesterol (HDL) in the human body.
In its report titled “WHO Report on Global Trans Fat Elimination 2020” published on September 9, 2020, the World Health Organization said 15 countries, including Bangladesh, account for approximately two-thirds of the worldwide deaths linked to trans fat intake.
19th February, 2021 11:16:40
Food is a necessity of life. It provides essential nutrients and other substances that our body needs to maintain health. Therefore, food should be safe enough for consumption. But, unfortunately, food adulteration has become rampant in the country due to unscrupulous traders’ lust for unlimited profits. The entire country has been suffering from this menace for long. Presently, it has reached a dangerous level posing a serious threat to our health.
It is well-known that the Consumers’ Association of Bangladesh (CAB) that works for promotion and protection of rights and interests of the consumers has long been fighting against use of toxic substances on fish, fruit, vegetable and other consumer items. Because of its relentless struggle, the government has enacted the Food Safety Act 2013 and finally established the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority in 2015. Its main objective is to ensure quality of food from farm to fork and from production to pac