SHARIATPUR, June 1, 2024 (BSS) - The World Milk Day-2024 was observed in the district today in a befitting manner.

In 2001, World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of United Nations announced June 1 as World Milk Day. World Milk Day is celebrated to recognise the importance of milk as a global food and to celebrate the dairy sector.

This year, World Milk Day was celebrated with the theme of focusing on celebrating the vital role dairy plays in delivering quality nutrition to nourish the world.

Marking the day, a colorful rally was brought out from in front of the deputy commissioner office which paraded the important streets and ended coming in the conference room of the deputy commissioner (DC) office this morning.

After the rally, a discussion was held in the conference room of the deputy commissioner (DC) office this morning.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md. Saifuddin Gias addressed the function as the chief guest with district livestock officer Dr Md. Abu Bakar Siddique in the chair.

Additional Superintendent of Police (Naria Circle) Md. Ahsan Habib, Executive Magistrate Md. Asif Haider, Sadar Upazila Female Vice-Chairman Samina Yasmin, freedom fighters, upazila livestock officers, among others, spoke.

The speakers said everyone to take effective steps to develop the dairy industry to reduce the nutritional deficiency of the human body. If it is possible to increase the milk production, the nutritional needs will be met and the farmers will benefit economically.