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Experts advocate for front-of-package warning labels to combat NCDs

Speakers have urged for clear warning labels on packaged foods to help consumers identify health risks amid rising diet-related diseases in Bangladesh.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 25 August 2026, 8:00 PM

Amid the rising prevalence of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh, experts have called for the implementation of clear 'front-of-package' warning labels on food products.

According to the speakers, such labels would enable consumers to easily identify potential health risks associated with packaged foods, thereby empowering them to make more informed dietary choices.