Staff Reporter:
Food, Fisheries and Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid yesterday ex-pressed his resolute commitment to bequeathing a beautiful example and a Beautiful Bangladesh for fu-ture generations through the robust implementation of food security and uncompromising quality assur-ance.
“My primary objective is to establish a systemic legacy that will serve as a benchmark for the next gen-eration,” 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 manage-ment 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 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 gov-ernment 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 pat-terns 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 im-pactful.
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 solu-tions.”
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 of-ficials at all levels remain committed to implementing government programs with utmost dedication.
