Use of poison in fish
A TV news report showed a magistrate inspecting "Fish" at a Karwan Bazar shop and he fined the fish trader for using the poison "Formaline" in fish. Although this is a normal practice by traders for years to sell fish preserved with such poison in all the major markets in our country, it's the first time that a fish trader was caught and punished. The fish customers are compelled to buy such contaminated fish from traders which is ruining the "Health" of people. I think mere "Fine" will not deter such culprits from continuing their "deadly practice" all over the country.
I understand many harmful "chemicals" are also used to ripen fruits like banana, pineapple, guava, and mango. Even imported fruits like apple, pears, grape etc. are also ripened with poisonous chemicals regularly. This is also badly affecting the health of children and sick people.
Further, it is learnt that deadly chemicals are also being used in wheat, flour , ata, dal, mustard oil, coconut oil, soyabean oil and powdered masala to increase the weight and make extra profits.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. It is time the government took stern action to stop such practice of the dishonest traders. If necessary new "Laws" should be enacted to award "Death Sentence" to these criminals. If we have such laws, let us enforce it to save the lives of millions of people.