Write a letter to the editor of an English daily suggesting measures to combat the current trend of food adulteration.
আদর্শ সমাধান ও উত্তরপত্র
October 26, 2026
The Editor
The Daily Star
64-65, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka-1215
Subject: Letter to the Editor regarding measures to combat food adulteration.
Dear Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities and the general public to the alarming rise of food adulteration in our country.
Food adulteration has reached an epidemic proportion. From daily essentials like fish, meat, milk, vegetables, and fruits to baby food and spices, almost every item is being contaminated with toxic chemicals such as formalin, carbide, textile dyes, and heavy metals. Consuming these poisoned foods is leading to a surge in fatal diseases, including kidney failure, liver cirrhosis, and cancer.
To combat this menace effectively, the following measures must be taken immediately:
1. Strict enforcement of the Pure Food Ordinance and exemplary punishment for dishonest traders.
2. Regular and unannounced mobile court drives at kitchen markets, warehouses, and food processing factories.
3. Strengthening the capacity of BSTI and the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) with modern testing laboratories.
4. Raising mass awareness among consumers and farmers about the fatal consequences of chemical adulteration.
Ensuring safe food is a fundamental right of every citizen. We urge the government to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against food adulterators to safeguard public health.
Yours faithfully,
Rahim Ahmed
Kazipara, Mirpur, Dhaka.
The Editor
The Daily Star
64-65, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka-1215
Subject: Letter to the Editor regarding measures to combat food adulteration.
Dear Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities and the general public to the alarming rise of food adulteration in our country.
Food adulteration has reached an epidemic proportion. From daily essentials like fish, meat, milk, vegetables, and fruits to baby food and spices, almost every item is being contaminated with toxic chemicals such as formalin, carbide, textile dyes, and heavy metals. Consuming these poisoned foods is leading to a surge in fatal diseases, including kidney failure, liver cirrhosis, and cancer.
To combat this menace effectively, the following measures must be taken immediately:
1. Strict enforcement of the Pure Food Ordinance and exemplary punishment for dishonest traders.
2. Regular and unannounced mobile court drives at kitchen markets, warehouses, and food processing factories.
3. Strengthening the capacity of BSTI and the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) with modern testing laboratories.
4. Raising mass awareness among consumers and farmers about the fatal consequences of chemical adulteration.
Ensuring safe food is a fundamental right of every citizen. We urge the government to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against food adulterators to safeguard public health.
Yours faithfully,
Rahim Ahmed
Kazipara, Mirpur, Dhaka.