Staff Reporter

The government will examine all 36 brands of milk powder available in the market to detect whether those are contaminated with melamine, expert committee sources said.
The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has already colleted the 36 brands of milk powder that also include much talked about eight brands. A laboratory test of the Chemistry Department of university of Dhaka found the eight brands of milk contaminated with melamine.
Sources in the Ministry of Commerce said apart from powder milks the ministry will also examine baby foods available in the market considering health situation of infants. [Read more]