Published: 12:36 AM, 28 October 2026 Last Update: 12:41 AM, 28 October 2026
Food adulteration is the arch reason for the procession of sick people and death: Muhit
State Minister for Health Dr.MA Muhit has said that, food adulteration is the main cause for the procession of sick people and deaths and it can not be stopped by just buying dialysis machines or building hospitals. He made the remarks at the BSCIC vhaban in the capital Tejgaon on Tuesday while addressing as the chief guest on “World Iodine Day” discussion meeting. The program was jointly organized by the BSCIC, GAIN, Nutrition International and the Health and Industry Ministry. We must be ensured adulteration free food for the common people to prevent death march, he added.
He further mentioned that, adulterated food and corruption in health sector are the giant obstacle to public health. He however emphasized that, if dialysis machines and specialized hospitals are set up in the country’s different districts but we could not stop food adulteration then the number of patients with various chronic diseases including kidney will continue to increase. At that time , Muhit sought a strong role from all concerned including the Consumer Rights Protection Department regarding the matter.
Referring to the tender of Tk.16 thousands crore in the health sector within the next few days, the State Minister for Health said that, stringent action will be taken against corruption. Praising the effectiveness of eliminating iodine deficiency, Dr Muhit said that in the past few years , the rate of intellectual disability has been largely prevented as iodized salt has reached the doorsteps of people through concerned efforts. However according to a 2026 survey about 12 percent people are still consuming non iodized salt. He emphasized on targeting one in eight people and providing iodized salt to them through specific research.
The program was presided over by the BSCIC Chairman Benzir Ahmed. Industry Ministry Secretary Zakir Hossain khan, GAIN Country Director Dr. Rudaba Khandaker, Nutrition International Country Director Dr. AKM Musa and Bangladesh Salt Mill Owners Association President Nurul Kabir were also spoke as special guests at the event.
