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Staff Reporter

Speakers at a discussion yesterday said no brand of powder milk could be safe for the health of a child. Breast-milk would be enough for the proper development of babies.

Bangladesh Paribesh Andalon (BAPA) and Bangladesh Consumer Rights Protection Group jointly organised the programme titled 'Is Powder-milk needed for a Child' at BAPA office in the city. Specialists emphasised on breast-feeding to a neonatal baby within an hour. Initiatives should be taken to inspire the mother for breast-feeding.

Speakers said breast-feeding could build a strong bond of love and affection between the child and mother. Many severe diseases including cancer could affect child as a result of taking powder milk, they added.

They said many questions had arisen recently about powder milk after the tragedy of melamine toxic-milk in China. They suggested not to take any risk with the health of our future generation.

Prof Dr Mahbubur Rahman, Convener of the Scheme of Safe Food and Water of BAPA presided over the meeting, while Jahadur Rahim, member secretary of the Scheme presented keynote in the programme.