Stop manipulating weight of shrimp

Shrimp is an important export product of Bangladesh and plays a significant role in the country's economy. Bangladeshi shrimp has gained worldwide recognition, especially in the export market. However, despite the global expansion of Bangladesh's shrimp export market, some unscrupulous traders are adopting a fraudulent method of artificially increasing the weight of shrimp by injecting foreign substances into their heads to advance their commercial interests. This manipulation harms Bangladesh's economy and poses severe health risks to consumers. Excessive water, antibiotics, and hormones are often used as artificial additives. When people consume these shrimp, hydrocarbon chemicals and antibiotics enter their bodies, which can harm human health. Long-term exposure to these chemicals can lead to liver, kidney, and heart diseases.

Furthermore, the unethical use of steroid hormones by some dishonest traders to accelerate shrimp growth is a serious issue. The entry of these steroids into the human body can cause reproductive issues and weaken the immune system, leading to severe hormonal disorders. The contamination of shrimp with such harmful chemical substances creates a significant health hazard for the people of the country. Moreover, Bangladesh's reputation in the international shrimp export market is being tarnished, as many countries refuse to accept shrimp containing illegal chemical substances. Therefore, to ensure food safety, protect the shrimp industry and uphold Bangladesh's international reputation, it is crucial for the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection, and other relevant authorities to enforce stricter measures and take immediate and strict legal action against those involved in this fraudulent practice.

Progga Das

Student, Department of Economics

Eden Mohila College

proggadas2005@gmail.com