MAGURA, 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 district livestock office which paraded the important streets and ended coming at the same place this morning.

After the rally, a discussion was held in the hall room of the district livestock office this morning.

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Abu Naser Beg addressed the function as the chief guest with district livestock officer Dr. Mihir Kanti Biswas in the chair.

Police Inspector Mobasher Ali, district and upazila livestock officers, among others, were present.

The speakers said that milk is an ideal food to fulfill nutritional needs. It is also one of the sources of safe nutrition. Apart from making people aware about the nutritional value of milk, the speakers also called upon the farmers to produce better quality milk and enrich the dairy industry.