"Excessive Antibiotic Use in Pangasius-Telapia"
September 18, 20243 Mins Read
Jumbangla Desk: Pangash and Tilapia fish are somewhat easily available compared to other fish in the country. But antibiotics are available in these fish. Which can reduce the immunity of the human body, said the professor of the Institute of Nutrition and Food Science of Dhaka University. Sharmin Rumi Alim. He said these things at a seminar organized at the Bangladesh Safe Food Authority (BFSA) head office in Shahbagh of the capital on Wednesday (September 18).

Dr. at the event. Sharmin Rumi Alim said, 'Pangash and tilapia fish are one of the favorite foods of our common people and low income people. Antibiotics are now being used on these fish. Its level is so high that the immunity of the body will decrease. By taking medicine for one disease, other diseases will rise up. We have to make a transition from this situation.'

In the speech of the chief guest, BFSA Chairman Zakaria said, '70 percent of people die of non-communicable diseases in the country. And death due to diarrhea is at number 4. They depend on our diet. For this we need to increase the level of research. Our researchers are given a one-year time frame to conduct research. This time needs to be extended.'

Former director of BFSA. Sahdev Chandra Saha said, "Several years ago, heavy metals were found in 11 out of 13 companies' milk in the market. The case is still ongoing.

Again harmful lead was found in the turmeric of the reputed company. After sending it to America they informed. BFSA working on these has improved the situation. In street foods, various colors are used to make the food attractive. These foods are harmful to health. 10 studies are now being funded. Hopefully, it will make a big contribution in creating a safe food system in the country.'

Pathikrit Institute of Health Studies Chief Researcher Associate Professor Dr. Md. Hafizur Rahman said, 'There are more fast food or junk food shops around the educational institution. 25 percent of students eat fast food. Among them, private university students eat more such food. These oily foods have a different taste on the tongue. By that they are more attracted to these foods. I don't like other food then But it makes them fat. The physical structure is not being properly.'

Associate Professor of Geology Department of Dhaka University gave a summary of the research in the program. Md. Mizanur Rahman, Professor of Fisheries and Marine Science of Noakhali Science and Technology University. Md. Jahangir Sarkar, Professor of Chemistry Department of Dhaka University. Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan, Professor of Dairy Science Department of Bangladesh Agricultural University. Mohammad Sohail Rana Siddiqui, Principal Scientist of Dhaka University Center for Advanced Researcher Science. SK Ariful Haque, Professor of Shere Bangla Agricultural University. Md. Abdul Masum, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Department of Dhaka University. Ziman Mahmud and Jahangirnagar University Public Health and Informatics Department teacher Dr. Mahfuza Mubarak.

BFSA public health and nutrition member Dr. Muhammad Mostafa was also present in the chairmanship, BFSA Chairman Zakaria, Professor of Chemistry Department of Dhaka University. Md. Ahsan Habib, Member of Public Health and Nutrition Department of BFSA. Mohammad Mustafa and others.