GAIBANDHA, Dec 8, 2021 (BSS) - Speakers at a function here underscored
the need for ensuring nutrition for all through concerted efforts of all
concerned to build a healthy nation.
 
     "The government under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister (PM)
Sheikh Hasina has achieved food security. Now the government is actively
considering how to provide quality and nutritious food for all people of the
country", they said.
 
     They made the comments while addressing a bi-monthly meeting of
Palashbari Upazila Nutrition Coordination Committee (UNCC) held at the office
room of Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) in the district on Tuesday aimed at
improving the nutritional status in the upazila.
 
     UNCC arranged the meeting in cooperation with the Sustained
Opportunities for Nutrition Governance (SONGO) Project being implemented by
RDRS Bangladesh and Netherland based international development organization
ICCO cooperation with the financial support of the European Union.
 
     Local lawmaker Advocate Umme Kulsum Smriti attended the function as the
chief guest and upazila chairman AKM Mosed Chowdhury Bidyuit spoke at the
event as the special guest while UNO Kamruzzaman presided over it.
 
     Lawmaker Advocate Umme Kulsum Smriti said the government led by Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina has been working relentlessly since 2009 to ensure
nutrition for all citizens of the country.
 
     She also sought whole hearted cooperation of all members of the
committee to attain the cherished goals of the UNCC.
 
     UNO Kamruruzzaman urged the members concerned to do nutrition works
properly to make the nutritional activities in the upazila a grand success in
the days to come.