Dhaka, May 14 -- Excessive daily salt intake is significantly increasing the risk of hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and kidney ailments in Bangladesh, said experts.

They said this at a discussion organized by the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh to mark World Salt Awareness Week 2025 at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah Hall of the Jatiya Press Club.

Citing a research they said Bangladeshi adults consume an average of 9 grams of salt per day-almost double the World Health Organization's recommended limit of 5 grams.

As a result, around 25,000 people die each year from salt-related health complications, according to public health experts.

The meeting was chaired by Professor Dr. Sohel Reza Choudhury, Head of the Department o...