RAJSHAHI, Oct 14, 2025 (BSS) - Experts at a participatory discussion here today unequivocally called for giving utmost emphasis on following precise standards in every spheres of life for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 
In order to achieve these goals, the cooperation of various public and private partners, the use of all the available tools, including the conformity assessment and international standards, are urgently required.
 
In the present context, unhygienic, spurious and substandard consumer products and the food in particular is being adjudged as the breeding point of various non-infectious diseases like cancer, stroke, cardiac arrest and kidney ailments.
 
Divisional Office of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institutions (BSTI) organised the discussion at the conference hall of Divisional Commissioner Office in observance of the World Standard Day-2025.
 
The theme for this year's celebration, “A Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for Sustainable Development Goals,” emphasizes the crucial role of international standards as enablers of cooperation and progress.

Commissioner of Rajshahi division Khondoker Azim Ahmed addressed the meeting as the chief guest while BSTI Director Jahura Shikder was in the chair.
 
Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Muhammad Abu Sufian, Deputy Commissioner of Rajshahi Afia Akhter and President of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industries Masudur Rahman also spoke on the occasion.
 
BSTI Director Jahura Shikder illustrated the significance of the day apart from the importance of maintaining quality and best handling practices in the consumer products in her multimedia presentation.
 
Disseminating her expertise on the theme, she highlighted the aspects of ensuring quality and standard everywhere in civic life.
 
Chief Guest Khondoker Azim Ahmed suggested improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their operations, complying with legislative and regulatory requirements, safeguarding health and protecting the environment.
 
He called upon the BSTI to intensify its market inspection and monitoring activities to tackle adulteration and stop the marketing of fake and substandard products.