Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Food and Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumder on Monday said that as food demand rises, the risk of various diseases is also increasing, stressing that Bangladesh must ensure safe food to continue on the path of development.

He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion meeting marking National Safe Food Day 2026at the auditorium of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council in the capital.

This year's theme of the day is "Ensure Safe Food, Build a Healthy Life."

Ali Imam Majumder said that alongside increasing food production, ensuring food safety is equally important. "We are boosting production through technology and also importing food. But in many cases, imported food also poses risks. These ch...