Today (October 16) is World Food Day. This year’s theme is “Water is life, water is food. No one will be left behind.” The day will be celebrated in Bangladesh as well, as it is celebrated around the world.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have given separate messages on the occasion of World Food Day.
To mark the occasion, the main event and discussion session of the Food Day will be held at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council auditorium in Farmgate, Dhaka, at 10:00 a.m. on Monday.
Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder will be the chief guest and Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim will be the special guest.
