The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) organized a discussion meeting titled "importance of iodine in building an intelligent nation" at its headquarters at Tejgaon in the capital on Tuesday, marking World Iodine Day 2026.
State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr MA Muhit attended the program as the chief guest. BSCIC Chairman Benzir Ahmed chaired the meeting, while Industries Secretary Abdun Naser Khan attended the program as the special guest.
Other special guests included Dr Rudaba Khondker, country director of GAIN Bangladesh, Dr AKM Musha, country director of NI Bangladesh, and Nurul Kabir, president of Bangladesh Salt Mill Owners Association.
Professor Dr Mohammad Gulzarul Aziz of Bangladesh Agricultural University delivered a presentation on the importance of iodine in building an intelligent nation.
