National Nutrition Week 2025 began on Wednesday in Rangamati's Kaptai upazila under the theme “Nutritious Food for All, From Children to the Elderly.”
The weeklong program, running from May 28 to June 3, is being observed nationwide with a range of awareness activities.
Organized by the Institute of Public Health Nutrition and implemented by the Kaptai Upazila Health Department, the event commenced at 11:00 AM with a rally and discussion held at the Upazila Health Complex premises. The session was chaired by Dr. Ruihla Aung Marma, Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer.
Speakers at the event included Women Affairs Officer Rini Chakma, Youth Development Officer Md. Hossain, Project Manager of the Sustainable Social Services Project (Parbatya Chattogram Development Board) Mridul Chowdhury, Headmaster of Baraichari Karnaphuli Nurul Huda Qaderi High School Jaysim Barua, Acting President of Kaptai Press Club Kabir Hossain, General Secretary Jhulan Dutta, and journalist Kazi Mosharraf Hossain.
The discussion covered the importance of nutrition and the risks of harmful foods to health. Government officials, health department representatives, and media personnel were present at the event.
