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RANGPUR, May 7 (BSS): Malnutrition of the pregnant women, lactating mothers and children belonging to the poorer families in rural Bangladesh still remains as a major cause of permanent blindness, maternal, neonatal and infant deaths.

According to experts, intake of the micronutrient-enriched small fishes like "Mola", "Darkina", and "Dhela" can meet nutritional demand of malnourished children, pregnant and lactating women very effectively to help overcome these severe problems.

Former Rangpur Divisional Director (Health) Dr Shahadat Hossain said nutritional deficiency of the pregnant women, lactating mothers, babies and children must be overcome through ensuring intake of micronutrient- rich small fishes and vegetables.

"Normal growth of brain, different organs and flourishing talent of the children generally face setbacks as a result of malnutrition of the pregnant women, lactating mothers and children leading to severe diseases or even deaths," he said.