A seminar on ‘Use of Science and Technology in Food Security’ was held at the National Museum of Science and Technology on Tuesday. 124 trainees undergoing law and administration courses at BCS (Administration) Academy participated in the seminar.
The seminar discussed in detail about the causes and prevention of food adulteration. Director of BCS Administration Academy Dr. Mullah Mahmud Hasan, BSTI Executive Magistrate Mohammad Hasib Sarkar, Assistant Commissioners Manzura Mosharraf and Mohammad Fazle Rabbani Chowdhury and Science Museum Curator Masudur Rahman spoke at the seminar. The speakers emphasized proper observance of BSTI norms and use of science and technology to curb the trend of food adulteration.
Mohammad Munir Chowdhury, Director General of National Science and Technology Museum, said, “The use of scientific innovation is essential in uncovering food adulteration. By using modern kits and scientific technology, the culprits should be punished by determining the food quality and revealing the presence of adulterants or chemicals in the food. Some manufacturers with license of BSTI are cheating consumers. Food quality testing process in conventional laboratory is time consuming. But if the cases of adulteration can be detected immediately using modern technology, it will play a powerful role in curbing the crime trend. The science museum is promoting technology innovation activities through young scientists to prevent food adulteration and environmental pollution. The platform of science fairs and science clubs is being utilized for this purpose across the country.”
After the seminar, the trainee officials visited the galleries and exhibits of the National Science and Technology Museum. Apart from this, the trainees were given mementoes by the science museum.