Dhaka: Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Sunday said the National Nutrition Policy will be passed very soon in a bid to ensure a nutrition-rich country, says a UNB report.

“To eradicate malnutrition from the country, the National Nutrition Policy will be passed very soon… which is now in cabinet to be scrutinized,” he said.

He also urged mothers for breast-feeding their child to prevent mal-nutrition.

“Please ensure breastfeeding for your children as it is the best natural nutrition and will nurture healthy and nutritious children for the country”.

Among others, deputy speaker Fazle Rabbi Miah, cultural affairs minister Asaduzzaman Noor and chief whip ASM Feroz spoke on the occasion.