Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Despite the rapid expansion of Bangladesh's food service industry, encompassing hotels, restaurants and roadside tea stalls, concerns over food safety remain largely unaddressed, contributing to serious public health risks.

A recent survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) reveals that the number of food establishments across the country has almost doubled in a decade, reaching 436,274 in 2021.

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This sector now employs approximately 2.1 million workers. But the lack of proper regulation and food safety measures means that a significant portion of the population continues to consume unhygienic food daily.

During visits to various road...