World Milk Day-2024 observed in Gaibandha

The World Milk Day-2024 was observed in the district today as elsewhere in the country with a call to raising awareness about the significance of the dairy industry in our daily lives.

This year’s theme of the day was “Dairy’s role in nutrition and global health”.

Marking the day, the district administration and Livestock department jointly chalked out the elaborate programmes.

In the morning, a post rally discussion meeting on the significance of the day was held at the conference room of the deputy commissioner (DC) here with district livestock officer(DLO) Dr Md Mahfuzar Rahman in the chair.

ADC(General) Dewan Moudud Ahmed addressed the function as the chief guest.

Additional police super Abdullah AL-Mamun, district raining officer of the department Dr. Md. Rahmatunnabi, deputy director of District Artificial Insemination Center Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam Akand and president of district dairy farm association Protap Ghosh addressed the function, among others.

Dewan Moudud said there is no substitute for milk in building a healthy nation to build a smart Bangladesh by 2041, envisioned by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

A large number of district level officials, invited guests, journalists of print and electronic media attended the programme. (BSS)