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RAJSHAHI, Oct 10, 2025 (BSS)- Experts at a post-rally discussion here today unanimously highlighted the significance of in-taking eggs regularly for maintaining sound health.
 
Consumption of egg ensures the proper functioning of major organs of the human body alongside removing nutritional deficiency. Regular egg intake is very important for maintaining sound health as it's a balanced food for all irrespective of age, gender and season.
 
"Eggs are relatively low in calories and saturated fat and rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and other healthy nutrients," experts and academics came up with the observation while addressing the discussion to mark the World Egg Day-2025 held at the conference hall of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

This year's World Egg Day theme, 'The Mighty Egg: Packed with Natural Nutrition', celebrates the powerful role eggs play in nourishing people 
across the globe. Naturally rich in essential nutrients and accessible worldwide, eggs are a humble yet mighty wholefood supporting health and 
wellbeing at every stage of life. An egg is one of the most environmentally sustainable and cost-effective 
animal protein sources.
 
Rajshahi divisional office of the Department of Livestock hosted the discussion supported by World Poultry Science Association and Bangladesh Poultry Industries Coordination Council.
 
Divisional Director of the Department of Livestock Dr Ananda Kumar Adhikery and Prof Jalal Uddin Sarder from the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Rajshahi University addressed the discussion as chief and special guests respectively.

District Livestock Officer Dr Atowar Rahman presided over the meeting while District Fisheries Officer Jahangir Alam also spoke.

Dr Ananda Kumar Adhikery also highlighted the significance of in-taking eggs regularly during his keynote presentation.

He narrated the significance of the day and consumption of egg, saying consumption of egg has no significant link with heart diseases.
 
"Most of the cholesterol that circulates in our bodies is not from cholesterol in foods, but from our liver is making cholesterol in response to 
high intake of saturated and trans fat," he added.
 
Dr Ananda Adhikery said the existing problems in the poultry sector should be addressed for boosting egg production through making the poultry farming more profitable and lucrative.
 
He mentioned that the perception that regular egg consumption leads to heart diseases has been proved incorrect, and suggested regular intake of egg, especially by pregnant women and growing children.
 
He said reasons behind low intake are economic status, low production and misconception.
 
Prof Jalal Uddin Sarder opined that protein is an important constituent of food which is necessary for strengthening and building of muscles and tissues and development of the brain.
 
He mentioned that eggs are a great source of protein and it provides us with essential vitamins like D, B6, B12, and also minerals like zinc, copper, and the power source iron.

Especially the yolk supports us with vitamins like A, D, E, and K. It is also rich in lecithin.

The discussion also focused on the nutritional importance of eggs and the need to boost the poultry sector for protein production.

Experts have emphasized eggs as an affordable source of high-quality nutrition for public health and physical development.