No harmful chemicals are found in the locally-produced milk in the country, Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzak claims.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court clears the way for Akij Food and Beverage Ltd (Farm Fresh Milk) and Pran Dairy Ltd (Pran Milk) to produce, distribute and sell pasteurised milk.

The High Court observes that the dairy farms and companies must produce pure, safe and hygienic milk and dairy products following the international standard in order to ensure sound health of the citizens of the country.

The Supreme Court clears the way for Bangladesh Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Limited (Milk Vita), a state brand milk producing company, to produce, distribute and sell of its pasteurised milk.