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DHAKA, Feb 24, 2026 (BSS) – Food, Fisheries and Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid today expressed his resolute commitment to bequeathing a beautiful example and a Beautiful Bangladesh for future generations through the robust implementation of food security and uncompromising quality assurance.
“My primary objective is to establish a systemic legacy that will serve as a benchmark for the next generation,” he said while speaking at a view exchange meeting with high-level officials of the Directorate General of Food at the Khaddo Bhaban conference room in the city.
During the session, he articulated a strategic roadmap designed to transform the nation’s food management infrastructure into a global model of excellence.
Rashid observed that while criticism is the easiest task in the world, his administration is determined to transcend rhetoric to set a beautiful example through tangible, constructive action.
Reiterating that the current government assumed its mandate through a fair and acceptable election, the Minister noted that public expectations are exceptionally high.
He explicitly stated his intention to deviate from traditional administrative routines, opting instead to make his tenure meaningful by prioritizing the welfare of the people.
"I have truly come to work for the welfare of the people... since I will spend time here, it must be made meaningful," he remarked.
He further exhorted officials to build a system of work so profound that future generations would remember their contributions by the very efficiency and integrity of the institutional framework left behind.
Identifying the technical hurdles facing the sector, the Minister outlined a series of imperatives to ensure the nation’s health and stability.
He noted with concern that various tests have detected excessive levels of heavy metals in domestic food production, emphasizing the urgent necessity to eliminate these contaminants from the food chain.
He underscored the dual responsibility of the Directorate General of Food to ensure a steady food supply while simultaneously guaranteeing the safety of all consumables.
He reminded the gathered officials that the Prime Minister has accorded the highest priority to farmers, agricultural production, and the elevation of food quality standards.
A pivotal component of the Minister’s vision involves the modernization of the Bangladesh Safe Food Authority to meet international benchmarks.
He detailed a roadmap to elevate the Authority into a central pivot for all quality control mechanisms, governing both imports and exports.
The Minister stated that by enhancing the capacity of the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, the government aims to achieve certification standards equivalent to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
Such a milestone would ensure that certificates issued in Bangladesh gain global acceptability, he added.
He said this institutional evolution is specifically intended to unlock international market access for a diverse range of food products beyond rice, diversifying the nation's export portfolio.
Regarding administrative efficiency, Rashid called for a decisive departure from traditional work patterns in favor of meaningful and innovative approaches.
He noted that as his tenure is dedicated to the welfare of the people, the work performed must be impactful.
Issuing a specific directive to officials, he stated, "There will be problems, but there are also solutions. As experienced professionals, you should not only identify problems but also propose potential solutions."
He emphasized the necessity of sincere teamwork and the implementation of sustainable systems that the next generation can rely upon.
The meeting also heard from State Minister for Food, Fisheries and Livestock, and Agriculture Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, MP, who highlighted the critical importance of food security and the eradication of food adulteration.
He sought the full cooperation of the Directorate’s officials to ensure a safe food chain for the nation.
Food Secretary Md. Firoz Sarkar pledged that departmental issues would be addressed systematically and urged officials to maintain the highest level of sincerity in their duties.
He also issued a stern warning against the dissemination of false information within the department.
Director General of the Directorate General of Food A H M Kamruzzaman assured the Minister that officials at all levels remain committed to implementing government programmes with utmost dedication.
