Experts for egg consumption to meet protein demand

Livestock experts at a post-rally discussion here today called upon the common people for regular consumption of egg to meet protein and nutritional demand in building a healthier nation.

“Consumption of egg ensures balanced food and sound health for the people of all ages,” said Divisional Deputy Director of the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) Agriculturist Mahbub Rahman.

The divisional office of the DLS and Bangladesh Poultry Industry Central Council (BPICC) jointly organised the discussion at Town Hall auditorium here in observance of World Egg Day- 2017 in the city.

Earlier, a huge rally, participated by officials of different government, non-governmental and charitable organisations, physicians, students, teachers, civil society members, professionals and elite, was brought out in the city streets.

With Divisional Director of the DLS Agriculturist Mahbub Rahman in the chair, Divisional Commissioner Kazi Hasan Ahmed attended the discussion as the chief guest.

Rangpur Divisional Director (Health) Dr Mozammel Hossain, President of Rangpur Poultry Industry Owners' Association Akbar Hossain and poultry farmer Mahmudul Hassan, addressed, among others.

Agriculturist Mahbub Rahman said the flourishing poultry sector might be most effective in attaining sustainable development goals (SDGs) by producing adequate meat and egg to meet protein demand of the people.

“Chicken eggs and meat are being produced in Bangladesh by adopting latest scientific technologies maintaining maximum safety for human health to meet nutritional demand of the growing population,” he said.

Akbar Hossain said a silent revolution has already taken place in the poultry industry in Rangpur region to meet animal protein demand of the people.

The chief guest called upon the common people for regular intake of egg to meet their nutritional demand for normal growth and sound health to build a healthier nation and achieve the SDGs.

Source: BSS