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flag Bangladesh's Chief Adviser warns of widespread food contamination affecting millions, urging urgent national action.

flag Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has raised urgent warnings about widespread food contamination in Bangladesh, citing dangerous levels of lead, pesticides, PFAS, and heavy metals in food and water, with millions of children affected annually. flag Speaking at a high-level meeting, he called for immediate, coordinated action across government agencies, including the BFSA and BSTI, and directed all relevant bodies to submit action plans within a week. flag The meeting highlighted risks from unregulated antibiotic use in poultry, contamination in dairy and fish, and long-term health threats, especially to children and pregnant women. flag A 10-year national plan to reduce lead exposure was announced, with emphasis on surveillance, public awareness, and integrating food safety into school curricula.

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