Agrilife24.com: The Bangladesh Society for Safe Food (BSSF) organized the 6th National Technical Seminar on Food Safety and Health at the auditorium of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), in Bashundhara Residential Area, Dhaka, on October 25, 2026. The seminar was held to mark World Egg Day and World Food Day 2026, with IUB serving as the host institution and CAB International (CABI) as co-organizer.
The seminar brought together policymakers, researchers, academics, food safety experts, and representatives from the agriculture, fisheries, and livestock sectors to discuss ways to strengthen food safety, protect public health, and promote sustainable food production in Bangladesh.
Mr. Mohammad Aminur Rashid, Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, attended the seminar as the Chief Guest. Professor Dr. M. Tamim, Vice Chancellor of IUB, served as the Chief Patron.
Special guests included Professor Dr. Md. Amin Hossain, Vice Chancellor of Jamalpur Science and Technology University; Mr. Md. Safiqul Islam, Chairman of the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA); Dr. Md. Khaled Kanak, Director General of the Department of Fisheries; and Dr. Mohammad Enayet-e-Rabbi, Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension. Mr. Moshiur Rahman, President of the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC), attended as Guest of Honor.
Professor Dr. Md. Wakilur Rahman, Full-Time Member of the Bangladesh Accreditation Council, presented the keynote paper on agriculture and food safety. Professor Dr. K.H.M. Nazmul Hussain Nazir of the Department of Microbiology and Hygiene at Bangladesh Agricultural University delivered the keynote paper on livestock and fisheries.
Experts from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, and CABI also contributed to the technical discussions, sharing perspectives on food safety, agricultural practices, livestock production, fisheries, and public health.
The seminar was chaired by Dr. Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Founding President of BSSF and Convener of the Organizing Committee. Dr. Jebunnahar Khandakar, Organizational Secretary of BSSF and Member Secretary of the Organizing Committee, delivered the welcome address. Dr. Mohammad Sorwar Jahan, General Secretary of BSSF, moderated the event.
The discussions highlighted the themes of World Egg Day 2026, “Protein that powers and protects,” and World Food Day 2026, “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.”
Participants emphasized the importance of safe food production, foodborne disease prevention, improved nutrition, public health protection, and stronger collaboration among stakeholders. The seminar also underscored the need to integrate agriculture, fisheries, and livestock development into a sustainable food system.
As part of the program, a food safety quiz was organized, with three winners receiving prizes. Participants also submitted questions, opinions, and suggestions through WhatsApp for subsequent review and follow-up.
BSSF expressed hope that the seminar would strengthen cooperation among policymakers, researchers, academic institutions, government agencies, private organizations, food producers, and other stakeholders to improve food safety and public health in Bangladesh.
The event concluded with the presentation of awards and honors, prayers, and a luncheon. The cover of BSSF’s annual publication, Safe Food Digest, was also unveiled, and copies were distributed among participants.
Through this national technical seminar, BSSF reaffirmed its commitment to promoting food safety awareness, encouraging evidence-based practices, and fostering collaboration toward a healthier population and a more sustainable food system in Bangladesh.
