Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) will carry out special drives across the country in the month of Ramadan to prevent food adulteration.

Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan said this at a press briefing at the conference room of the Ministry of Industries here on Wednesday.

BSTI has undertaken the special drive to prevent adulteration and quality control of daily necessities during the month of Ramadan, a press release said.

BSTI will check the quality of iftar items, baby food, fruits, and cosmetics products during the time, the release added. As part of the drive, the BSTI will operate three mobile courts daily including holidays in the Dhaka city with the support of law enforcement agencies, t...