Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Adviser Farida Akhter on Sunday warned that Bangladesh is facing a 'severe, silent threat' as the uncontrolled use of antibiotics continues to spread across hospitals, farms, fisheries and agricultural fields.

"While the recent 5.7-magnitude earthquake caused public anxiety, a much bigger and more lasting threat is emerging from the excessive and irrational use of antibiotics," she said.

Speaking at a multi-sectoral One Health AMR seminar marking the World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025 in a city hotel, Adviser Farida said antimicrobial resistance (AMR) cannot be addressed without preventive practices, strong regulatory measures and effective One Health collaboration.

Citing data, Adviser Farida said the...