Speakers at a workshop on Sunday unequivocally called for ensuring marketing of only the iodized salt to protect the public health from various disorders, particularly mental retardants and goitre. The utmost emphasis should be given on close monitoring of the markets and other outlets so that none can get scope of
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Salt import using caustic soda, sold in local market dodging huge revenue
Bangladesh is self-sufficient in salt production and the import of edible salt is currently banned in the country. But some unscrupulous traders are importing salt mentioning that it will be used in production of caustic soda. Later, the imported salt is being sold in the country's market causing huge revenue loss
JS passes bill to ensure use of iodine in salt, regulate market
The Iodised Salt Bill, 2021 was passed in Parliament on Monday, aiming to ensure proportionate use of iodine in salt and regulate the salt market in the country. The Bill was passed by voice vote when Industries Minister Nurul Majid Humayun Mahmud placed it. The proposed Bill will be enacted through annulling