As Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims, is drawing closer, vermicelli factories in various upazilas of Jamalpur have become very busy. However, some factories are producing low-quality vermicelli in an unhygienic environment, posing a serious threat to public health. It has been learnt that such low-quality vermicelli is being produced in almost all upazilas across Jamalpur. Sanitary Inspector Rabeya Begum acknowledged the issue, stating that vermicelli is being produced in unsanitary conditions using low-quality oil. Without strict action, they said, joy of Eid could be overshadowed by the health risks posed by adulterated food products.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 06, 2026 18:11 UTC