Thursday, 15 December 2011

Betel leaf export ban

      The European Union has banned the import of betel leaf from Bangladesh, as reported in the dailies on December 13.This matter needs to be followed up for our personal health protection, as the leaf was found to be contaminated with hurmful bacteria.Our health ministry should take it up and find out what it is and how betel leaf can be made safe for chewing.
    It is a general health matter and our authorities should look into it and advise the public on precautions that needs to be taken before betel leaf is chewed, which is a popular delicacy for Bangladeshis.

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